What are the responsibilities and job description for the JJYS Technician I- Springville position at State of Utah?
FT / PT Status – Part-Time Salary – $15.00 Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | lorozco@utah.gov Application Deadline – 6/13/2026
Key Responsibilities
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts, which will include primarily nights but may also include days, weekends and holidays. Has a valid Utah Driver's License.
Minimum Requirements
May be given to candidates 19 years of age
May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED
About The Role
Location –
205 W 900 N
Springville, Utah, 84663
United States
Background Check Required –
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – IN - Part-time indefinitely
Why You Should Join Our Team
Benefits
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:
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
Key Responsibilities
- Assists in planning programs for youth, counsels youth under supervision, and provides direct care, supervision, and control of youth in secure, multi-use and related facilities
- Works under moderate supervision with delinquent adolescents in short and long term secure confinement, observation, and assessment settings, in multi-use facilities or community based programs.
- Oversees delinquent youth in group settings, individual encounters, visitations and community involvement activities.
- Schedules activities and resolves potentially dangerous situations to ensure the safety of staff, clients, and or the public.
- Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials.
- Coordinates and refers services of community resources, placement providers, collateral agencies, the court, and/or other community partners with families, clients, or patients receiving services.
- Assists full time staff in identifying and applying appropriate security, safety, and/or control intervention techniques or devices to secure people, facilities, property, supplies or equipment
- Communicates information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a motivated individual who enjoys being challenged while working with troubled youth. We are looking for a candidate who is available to work rotating shifts, which will include primarily nights but may also include days, weekends and holidays. Has a valid Utah Driver's License.
Minimum Requirements
May be given to candidates 19 years of age
May be given to candidates who have a high school diploma or GED
About The Role
Location –
205 W 900 N
Springville, Utah, 84663
United States
Background Check Required –
Drug Test Required –
Schedule Code – IN - Part-time indefinitely
Why You Should Join Our Team
Benefits
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.
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
- 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.
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