FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Benefits Eligibility – This position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary – $18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov
Application Deadline – 9/14/2026*
*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.
Mentor, oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offendersSchedule and provide supervision of individual and group activitiesWrites court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans, and supervision standardsAssist with teaching a variety of pro-social, academic and vocational skillsImplement specialized treatment plansCo-facilitate individual, family or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health PractitionerPass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Provide crisis intervention when necessaryResolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients or the publicTransport youthCommunicate information and ideas clearly and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writingSpeak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally
This recruitment will be filled as a Youth Development Associate or Youth Development Specialist depending on your qualifications: The Ideal Youth Development Associate has:Two years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, two years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal two years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Associate: $18.55 - $29.45 – Typically starts at $18.55 per hour.
The Ideal Youth Development Specialist has:Four years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, four years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal four years. A valid Utah Driver's License. Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.01 – Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.
PreferenceMay be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or olderMay be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED
Qualifying work experience: Paid work at any JJYS facility, Utah State Hospital, Utah State Developmental Center, private residential youth programs, alternative schools (working with at-risk or delinquent youths), juvenile probation/parole, Law enforcement, Correctional Officer, or programs that work with at-risk or delinquent youths. Non-qualifying work experience: Volunteer work with youth or unpaid experience.
Location –
1305 S. 700 W.
Ogden, Utah, 84404
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – B - Competitive Career Service
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The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of prevention, intervention, supervision and rehabilitation services and programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here!
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact (801) 957-9390.
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