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    "description": "<h2>Job Description</h2>\n<p><strong>Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!</strong></p>\n<p>Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.</p>\n<p><strong>What it is like to work here:</strong></p>\n<p>At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.</p>\n<p><strong>Surround yourself with:</strong></p>\n<p>Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.</p>\n<p><strong>We encourage a work life balance:</strong></p>\n<p>Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.  Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you flexibility to manage working from home and being in office.</p>\n<p><strong>Additional Benefits may include:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution</li>\n <li>Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees</li>\n <li>Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account</li>\n <li>100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option</li>\n <li>Professional Development including professional membership fees paid</li>\n <li>Tuition Reimbursement </li>\n <li>Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.</li>\n</ul>\n<p><strong>For Benefits information </strong><strong>Click HERE</strong> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>JOB SUMMARY</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Performs shelter and crisis intakes to identify appropriate services and safety measures. Orients youth to agency policies, programs, and expectations. Monitors youth, participates in recreational and educational activities, supervises daily hygiene and chores, prepares meals, and provides crisis intervention.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Associates degree, or the equivalent number of undergraduate hours (60 credits/hour), from an accredited college or university, OR an equivalent combination of related education and direct client care experience in a human services-related position that is equivalent to two (2) years of full-time experience.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>A valid Driver’s License accepted by the State of Utah is required at the time of hire.  A valid Driver’s License issued by the State of Utah must be obtained within six (6) months of hire to operate a County vehicle.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Currently have openings for Evening and Weekend shifts only.</strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</u></strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Provides supervision of programs for youth and addresses potentially dangerous situations,</li>\n <li>Maintains professional demeanor, complies with agency policies and procedures, and adheres to Pledge of Confidentiality and DHHS Provider Code of Conduct.</li>\n <li>Assists with daily hygiene, completing daily chores, and maintaining a healthy living environment for youth.</li>\n <li>Plans and facilitates recreational activities and skills groups. Follows program schedules and plans interactive activities that support youth’s physical and emotional health.</li>\n <li>Documents all pertinent information in clients’ online records such as intake and release records, daily progress notes, client visits, school attendance, medication administration, medical appointments, etc.</li>\n <li>Administers medication as prescribed and ensures that medication is secured per agency policy.</li>\n <li>Transports youth to school, medical appointments, and off-campus activities.</li>\n <li>Coordinates services with guardians/caseworkers, schedule therapy, and refer to community resources.</li>\n <li>Searches for youth and their belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unapproved or illegal materials if needed.</li>\n <li>Provides crisis intervention, including approved verbal de-escalation and physical hold techniques if needed. Engages and mentors youth using a trauma-informed approach.</li>\n <li>Interfaces with law enforcement, Division of Child and Family Services, Juvenile Justice Youth Services, or other referring parties and community partners.</li>\n <li>Provides information and assistance to clients and the public regarding community resources.</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Knowledge of:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Working with children from diverse backgrounds</li>\n <li>Trauma-informed care practices</li>\n <li>Behavior management and crisis intervention methods</li>\n <li>Child and adolescent development</li>\n <li>Computer and documentation skills</li>\n <li>Laws and agencies related to youth intervention and child protection</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong>Skills and Abilities to:</strong></p>\n<ul>\n <li>Offer culturally sensitive care for youth in a residential setting</li>\n <li>Use good judgment to respond effectively in crisis situations</li>\n <li>Communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing</li>\n <li>Interact professionally with the public and community partners</li>\n <li>Receive and appropriately retain confidential information</li>\n</ul>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Will work with youth and deal with certain working conditions that may cause exposure to biohazards such as human waste and vomit. Must be able to place youth in physical holds and lift up to 50 pounds.</p>\n<p> </p>\n<p><strong><u>IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION</u></strong></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>Required to work holidays as scheduled and attend training that may fall outside of regularly scheduled hours.</p>\n<h2>Additional Information</h2>\n<p><strong> </strong></p>\n<p><strong>It is a Full-Time Youth Worker position - we are hiring for several shifts, they all require some evenings and weekends.</strong></p>",
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