JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist - Farmington Bay Youth Center

JJYS Youth Development Associate/Specialist

• Farmington Bay Youth Center FT / PT Status
• Full-Time Salary
• $18.10
• $20.74 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office
• In-Office / On-Site Recruiter
• Kendra Keller | kendrakeller@utah.gov Application Deadline
• 5/15/2026

Key Responsibilities Roles and Responsibilities :

Develop and maintain working relationships with schools and community programs Meet with referred youth to provide mentoring Provide evidence-based lessons and skill building to youth either in a group setting, or individually Document interactions and programming with youth in a timely manner Complete all necessary assessments May need to respond to crisis situations after office hours Plan, develop, and implement summer programming Good time management and communication Transport youth 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 Driver's License.

Youth Development Associate:

$18.10

• $28.73
• Typically starts at $18.

10 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. 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

• 907 West Clark Lane Farmington, UT, 84025 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.

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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. JJYS team members have the unique opportunity to see the impacts of their hard work and dedication to improve the well-being of youth. JJYS team members provide critical support and guidance to youth at-risk for delinquency while they transition into adulthood. Together, we can help improve the lives and welfare of young people in the care of JJYS. The State of Utah offers a total compensation package that consists of much more than your paycheck. Some of the generous benefits that the State of Utah provides are:

Health Insurance:

Multiple medical plan options, including a High-Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Opt-out cash benefit available.

Dental and Vision:

Multiple dental and vision plan options available.

Paid Leave:

104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 12 paid holidays

Retirement:

A generous 10% employer contribution to your Utah Retirement Systems (URS) account (Tier II). Options include a Pension/401(k) Hybrid Plan or a Defined Contribution Plan.

Additional Benefits:

Employee discount program, free counseling and wellness benefits, tuition reimbursement and much more. 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 (801) 957-9390. Supplemental Information High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations. Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.