JJYS Supervisor-Millcreek Youth Center
FT / PT Status – Full-Time
Salary – $25.76 - $40.80 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office – In-Office / On-Site
Recruiter – Lupe Orozco | [email protected]
Application Deadline – 7/1/2026
Key Responsibilities
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Supervise and coordinate the activities of Juvenile Justice Services Youth Development Associates, Youth Development Specialists and Technicians in providing counseling and treatment services for severely behaviorally disordered youth.
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Provide security, supervision and control of delinquent adolescents.
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Provide directions to ensure that adequate standards of conduct, health, safety, housekeeping and recreation are maintained.
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Supervise subordinate personnel including: hiring, determining workload and delegating assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance, and initiating corrective or disciplinary actions.
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Oversee the schedule of the unit, approve staff time off, and approve timesheets. Writes or drafts correspondence, reports, documents and/or other written materials. Use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
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Lead the work of others by monitoring, reviewing, training and delegating.
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Adhere to standards of care and supervision for traumatized youth.
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Communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
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Speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally.
Qualifications
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Eight years of full-time experience in working with troubled youth or a combination of education in a related field and work experience with troubled youth that equals eight years.
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A valid Utah Driver's License.
About the Role
Location –
790 W 12th St
Ogden, UT, 84404
United States
Background Check Required – Yes
Drug Test Required –
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:
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Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
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Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
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Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
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Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.
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
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May be required to provide 24 hour on call services.
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Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress situations, e.g. working at great heights, working in extreme outdoor weather conditions, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
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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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DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
