NEOGOV · 21 hours ago
JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist-Youth Services, Weber County
Weber County, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$22.52/hr - $35.70/hr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a motivated candidate for the position of Lead Youth Development Specialist in Weber County, Utah. The role involves counseling and supervising youth with complex behaviors, leading a team, and ensuring the safety and well-being of at-risk youth in various settings.
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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
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
Oversee and work closely with high risk/volatile youth
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
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
A valid Utah Driver's License
Preferred
Candidates 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life and disability insurance
Comprehensive leave program
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
The Carlyle Group,Warburg PincusWarburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
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CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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