NEOGOV · 16 hours ago
JJYS Lead Youth Development Specialist- Secure Care Support Team
Statewide, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$22.52/hr - $35.70/hr
6+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Lead Youth Development Specialist for the Secure Care Support Team to engage and mentor youth with complex behaviors. The role involves counseling, supervising, and providing security for at-risk youth in a correctional facility while collaborating with treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
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Responsibilities
Oversees and works closely with high risk/volatile youth with complex behavioral problems
Assist the treatment team with assessing client physical, mental, social and behavioral needs
Assists the treatment team in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans or Specialized Intervention Plans
Identifies and applies appropriate security, safety, and control intervention techniques
Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs including working one-on-one with youth to develop skills consistent with JJYS implemented evidence-based programming and practices
Collaborates on writing court reports, parole summaries, treatment plans and supervision standards
Leads or functionally coaches staff in implementing and maintaining Specialized Intervention Plans ; monitors/reviews quality of work consistent with the developed Specialized Intervention Plan, provides technical assistance or training specific to the developed Specialized Intervention Plan
Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including collaboration with Qualified Mental Health Professionals to create, implement, and maintain Specialized Interventions plans for youth
Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; be able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally; 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
Must be 21 years of age or older
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Six years of paid working experience with troubled or at-risk youth, people with disabilities or individuals with mental illness; six years of full-time education or a combination of education and experience to equal six years
A valid Utah Driver's License
Must successfully pass a criminal history check
Has passed the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment
Preferred
Preference may be given to candidates 21 years of age and a high school diploma or GED
Benefits
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a 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
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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