JJYS Program Administrator I

Do you love working with youth? Do you want to make a difference in their lives? If so, please apply today and join our amazing team! Not only does working for Juvenile Justice and Youth Services provide a sense of stability and teamwork, we also offer fantastic benefits, work-life balance and a career that is personally rewarding.

FT / PT Status – Full-Time Salary – $29.52 - $47.18 Hourly Wage Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov Application Deadline – 4/6/2026

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for providing ongoing mentoring, staff development to Supervisors, Youth Development Associate, Youth Development Specialist, Technicians and Office Specialist.
• Responsible for implementing quality services to youth and families in our programs.
• Observing, coaching and assuring fidelity to the delivered group interventions.
• Coordinating with the facility APD II and the Clinical Team to assure continuity of care and individualized attention to the established Needs Assessment Service Plan.
• Providing oversight and quality assurance of the day to day operations of the programs to ensure services are provided efficiently and in a safe learning environment.
• Creating a healthy work environment by promoting teamwork, personal responsibility, communication and commitment to the vision and mission of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services.
• Responsible to strategize with the Facility APD in an effort to improve elements of the Data Dashboard as well as the Facility Data Scorecard.
• Supervising subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions
• Responsible for programs, policies, operations, and related matters within Secure Care Facility.
  
  

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time experience in working with troubled youth or a combination of full time work experience and college education that equals eight years.
• Is a motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth.
• Is available to work in high stress situations and enjoys managing from a high level.
  
  

Preference

May be given to applicants with any of the above items.

About The Role

Location –

3450 S 900 W

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84119

United States

Background Check Required – Yes

Drug Test Required – No

Schedule Code – AX - Employees in supervisory positions

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 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 of 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.
• 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.
• DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.