State of Utah · 12 hours ago
JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Weber Valley Youth Center
Weber County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expThe State of Utah is dedicated to improving the lives of youth through its Juvenile Justice and Youth Services. The Lead Youth Development Specialist will counsel and supervise youth with complex behaviors, ensuring their safety and providing guidance as they transition into adulthood.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems
Assesses client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs
Develops and implements individualized treatment plans
Conducts individual, family, or group counseling sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan
Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques
Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs
Writes court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards
Leads or functionally supervises staff; delegates work assignments, monitors/reviews quality of work, schedules staff, provides technical assistance or training, provides input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline
Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Transport youth
Speaks clearly, concisely and effectively. Is able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. Will need to be able to read and understand written information
Has passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice)
Qualification
Required
Ability to engage youth in a positive way
Passion & drive to make a difference in a young individual's life
Counsel and supervise youth with complex behaviors
Serve as a lead worker and functionally supervise subordinates
Scheduling shift work, training, treatment planning, program facilitation and development
Provide security, supervision and direction of youth with complex behavioral problems
Ensure adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained
Oversee and work closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems
Assess client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Conduct individual, family, or group counseling sessions
Identify and apply appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques
Supervise youth with complex behavioral needs
Write court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards
Lead or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments, monitor/review quality of work, schedule staff, provide technical assistance or training, provide input on performance appraisals, hiring and discipline
Make decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis
Transport youth
Speak clearly, concisely and effectively
Listen to and understand information as presented verbally
Read and understand written information
Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment
Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth
Six years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal six years
Valid Utah Driver's License
Preferred
Candidates 21 years of age
High school diploma or GED
Company
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