JJYS Youth Development Associate/ Specialist (School Based Outreach) - Canyonlands

 JJYS Youth Development Associate/ Specialist (School Based Outreach) - Canyonlands

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 – 6/19/2026

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 –
244 W Old Ruin Rd.
Blanding, Utah, 84511
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.

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 sup