JJYS Tech II - Sevier County, United States - Utah Department of Human Services

Description

Job Description

JJYS Technician II - Richfield UT If you would like a position working with today's youth, then you are in the right place A great way to start your career in Juvenile Justice is to become a Technician II. Juvenile Justice Youth Technicians' work with delinquent adolescents in the following types of environments:

Short- and long-term secure confinement

Multi-use facilities

Community-based programs.

Not only does working for Juvenile Justice Youth Services provide a sense of stability and teamwork, but we also offer fantastic benefits, work-life balance and a career that is personally rewarding.

Principal Duties

Oversee and work closely with high risk/violent youth offenders

Monitor visitors & residents within the facility

Schedule and coordinate activities for the youth

Assist the Control Supervisor by making perimeter checks

Resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public by applying appropriate intervention techniques to people, facilities and property

Pass the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment

Practice "Standards of Care" and supervision of delinquent youth

Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing (read and understand information presented in writing)

Write correspondence, reports, documents and other written materials

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts, which include days, nights, weekends and holidays. Preference May be given to candidates 19+ years of ageMay be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED
Why You Should Join Our Team
Employees within Juvenile Justice Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that we provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood.

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: 3 medical plans, 3 dental plans, 4 vision plans, 401K match, 104 hours of annual leave, 104 hours of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, free counseling & wellness benefits and much more.

Please click here to see the competitive benefits that begin on DAY ONE OF EMPLOYMENT
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 Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention, supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services, please click here

Supplemental Information

Only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.

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

Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.