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JJYS Youth Development AssociateSpecialist-Weber County

State Of Utah


Job Location:

Ogden, UT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 18 - 20
Posted: 26 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist-Weber County

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary
$18.55 - $20.74 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office
In-Office / On-Site

Recruiter Lupe Orozco
Application Deadline
Continous until filled

Key Responsibilities

  • Mentor oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offenders

  • Schedule and provide supervision of individual and group activities

  • Writes court reports parole summaries treatment plans and supervision standards

  • Assist with teaching a variety of pro-social academic and vocational skills

  • Implement specialized treatment plans

  • Co-facilitate individual family or group sessions with a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner

  • Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment. Provide crisis intervention when necessary

  • Resolve potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff clients or the public

  • Transport youth

  • Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing

  • Speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally

Qualifications

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 Drivers 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 Drivers License.Youth Development Specialist: $20.74 - $32.81 Typically starts at $20.74 per hour.


Preference

May be given to candidates who are 21 years of age or older

May 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.


About the Role

Location
1305 S. 700 W.
Ogden Utah 84404
United States

Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

  • Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
  • Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
  • Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
  • Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
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!

EEO Statement
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 .

Supplemental Information

  • High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.



Required Experience:

IC