Youth Services Specialist II 2026-01406

Youth Services Specialist II 2026-01406

Salary

$22.63 Hourly

Location

Worland, WY

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

2026-01406

Department

Department Of Family Services

Division

Wyoming Boys School

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/25/2026 11:59 AM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Job Classification

SOYS06

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description and Functions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as a Youth Services Specialist at the Wyoming Boys School in Worland. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide supervision, safety, and mentorship for adjudicated male youth ages 12-21 in a supportive, juvenile correctional setting.

Key responsibilities include: providing security and supervision within the assigned dormitory during active programming hours (6:00 AM - 10:00 PM), implementing behavioral interventions and modeling positive life skills, coordinating daily activities to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment, documenting student progress, participating in clinical team assessments, and managing crises and responding to emergencies in compliance with facility policies.

Preferences may be given to applicants with at least one year of work experience with youth services. However, anyone interested in an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth is encouraged to apply. The Boys School will provide training and mentorship to ensure that new team members have the resources and knowledge to succeed in this role.

Located along the Big Horn River, Worland offers a strong community feel, beautiful mountain views, and protection from severe weather via the Big Horn Basin topography. Additionally, Wyoming is one of only nine states with no state income tax.

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities and MUCH MORE!

Click here for detailed information, or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: judie.petersen3@wyo.gov or 307-777-3547

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed at the job level.

• As a students clinical team member, communicate, document, and assess each students changing individual needs, including families and the public.
• Within the scope of facility policy, structure, and position duties, this position has the authority to make decisions regarding general program/activity adjustments and changes to student program status.
• Provide advice, counsel, teaching, and direction to students assigned to the dorm.
• Assess behavior and recommend interventions to the counseling and senior staff.
• Determine and assess youth progress within the program and document using incident reports.
• Coordinate, supervise, and motivate students during general daily activities and ensure that the youth participate and meet the requirements of all program components they are responsible for completing.
• Manage and supervise students general daily activities.
• Participates in youth accountability and disciplinary processes.
• Manage crises in compliance with current certification in the crisis management system and the policies, and promptly respond to emergencies or situations as needed.
• Safely and securely transport students on/off campus for activities and work projects.
• Explain agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to new residents during intake to the dormitory.
• Supports the educational department in ensuring students have the opportunity to complete assignments.
• Supports and ensures students receive access to services that benefit their emotional stability and development.
• Provides leadership to a unit through disciplinary actions, setting standards and guidelines, ensuring academic support is provided, and all medical issues are attended to.

Qualifications

PREFERENCES:

Preference may be given to applicants with an Associates Degree

Preference may be given to applicants with one year of work experience in youth services.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge of facility policy/procedures
• Knowledge of safety/security procedures
• Knowledge of Right Response Principles
• Knowledge of non-physical and physical intervention skills during crises
• Skills in written, verbal, and non-verbal communication
• Knowledge and skills in preparing and teaching group material

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Associates Degree (typically in Social Services)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist

OR

Education & Experience Substitution:

2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in Youth Services) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Youth Services Specialist

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

None

Necessary Special Requirements

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Afternoon/Evening shift work (Wed-Sat or Sun-Wed) that can change based on coverage needs.
• Must remain awake and alert during shift.

NOTES:

• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Insurance and Retirement Benefits Package
• All positions within the Department of Family Services will require a background information check, including the taking of fingerprints, which will be completed through the Wyoming Department of Criminal Investigation, the Department of Family Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, for every successful applicant.

Supplemental Information

049-Department of Family Services - Wyoming Boys School

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.

Click here to view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

Working for the State of Wyoming means more than a job - it's a stable, rewarding career that lets you make a difference while enjoying a great quality of life.

Employees enjoy:

• Comprehensive health coverage - medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
• Voluntary Benefits - including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
• Multiple retirement options - including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
• Generous paid leave and flexible schedules - vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility - for those with qualifying student loans
• Training and professional development - to support your career growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program - Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
• Wellness Program - Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health

Know your full value.

Your paycheck is only part of the picture. The State of Wyoming offers a Total Compensation Calculator that shows the full value of your salary plus benefits, so you can clearly see what your complete compensation package looks like.

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WORKING FOR THE GREATEST STATE IN THE NATION - Wyoming offers a lifestyle you can't find anywhere else - wide-open spaces, clean air, friendly communities, year-round recreation, and no state income tax.

Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!.

01

(AA) Which of the following best describes your highest completed level of education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• High School Diploma/GED/or Equivalent
• Some college Coursework, No Degree Received
• Associates Degree
• Associates Degree and additional coursework
• Bachelors Degree
• Bachelors Degree and additional coursework
• Masters Degree
• Masters Degree and additional coursework
• Doctorate Degree
• Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
• None of the Above

02

(AA) Which of the following Quarter/Semester credit hours best describes your completed college education to date or within the next three (3 months)? (Transcripts may be required.)

• 45+ Quarter hours/30+ Semester hours
• 90+ Quarter hours/60+ Semester hours
• 136+ Quarter hours/91+ Semester hours
• 180+ Quarter hours/120+ Semester hours
• 225+ Quarter hours/150+Semester hours
• N/A

03

(SOYS06) How many years of relevant work experience or transferable skills do you have related to the job description?

• No relevant experience, but willing to learn.
• Less than one (1) year of relevant experience.
• One (1) to less than two (2) years of relevant experience.
• Two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

04

(AA) Describe your relevant experience in the box below.

05

(PREA Question) Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community, confinement facility, juvenile or any other protective custody institution?

• Yes
• No

06

(PREA Question) Have you ever been convicted of engaging, or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent, or refused?

• Yes
• No

07

(PREA Question) Have you ever been civilly, or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activities of sexual abuse, engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activities facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent?

• Yes
• No

08

(A1) Where did you hear about this opportunity?

• Government Jobs @ www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wyoming
• Indeed
• LinkedIn
• Zip Recruiter
• Wyoming Workforce Center
• Other job sites (Wyoming at Work, Monster, etc.)
• Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Newspaper/Newsletter Advertisement
• Career Fair
• Human Resources Division
• Friend or Acquaintance (Not State Employee)
• Current State Employee
• Other

09

(A1) If you selected "Current State Employee" please provide the employees first and last name, and include the department they work for, if known. Please limit this response to only one employee. This employee may be eligible for a Referral Bonus.

10

(AA) If you answered Other, please tell us where you heard about this opportunity.

11

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE DISCLOSURE: PER WYOMING STATUTE, current employees of the State of Wyoming are not eligible for veterans preference. If you are not a current employee of the State of Wyoming, to be eligible to receive veterans preference you MUST have been a resident of the State of Wyoming for a period of one (1) year or more at any time prior to submitting this application. I have read and understand the veterans preference disclosure.

• Yes
• No
• I am not a veteran

12

(AA) VETERANS PREFERENCE: If you are a war veteran as defined in section 101, Title 38, United States Code or are the surviving spouse of a war veteran who receives survivor benefits from the federal government based on the veterans military service, and wish to claim veterans preference, please attach the appropriate documentation substantiating your claim. Indicate below your appropriate veterans preference status. By requesting veterans preference, you are certifying that you meet the statutory requirements as described in the above disclosure.

• Current State Employee
• Veteran - DD214 Attached
• Disabled Veteran (10% or more) - DD214 and Veterans Disability Determination Attached
• Surviving Spouse of a Deceased Veteran - DD214 and proof of Survivor Benefit Attached
• None of the above

13

(AA) Please be advised that an incomplete application WILL NOT be considered for employment. An attached resume is not required and is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. Some State of Wyoming agencies use E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. I have read and understand the above statement.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer State of Wyoming

Address Human Resource Contact Information located in the

General Description Section

Statewide, Wyoming, 82002

Phone 307-777-7188

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm