Direct Support Professional

Embark Behavioral Health • Mapleton, UT

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark at Springville is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Health Associate to work in an on-site, trauma-informed residential program for adolescent girls ages 12–17. The role provides direct support in a high-acuity environment, helping clients regulate emotions, maintain safety, and participate in therapeutic routines. The employee collaborates with therapists and nurses, models healthy boundaries, and supports teens working through trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges.

The position is at 266 S Hobble Creek Canyon Rd, Springville, UT 84663. The listed hourly pay rate is $18.00–$19.25, varying by shift. Schedule options are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., and Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.; or Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Able to pass a criminal investigation background check.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to learn CPR and First Aid.
• Comfort managing verbal or physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments is preferred.
• Current RBT certification; alternatively, free training is provided to obtain certification.
• Strong boundary-setting skills and a passion for adolescent mental health are encouraged, even without direct experience.

Responsibilities

• Support students in following structured daily schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques during emotional or behavioral escalations and apply approved physical interventions, such as holds or restraints, when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Apply proactive crisis-prevention strategies and provide crisis management when necessary.
• Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans developed by therapists.
• Model constructive behaviors and attitudes and reinforce a healthy environment for clients.
• Maintain thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion.
• Perform light daily tasks to maintain a clean, organized living space.

Benefits

• $1 per hour pay increase for current RBT certification, or free training to obtain certification.
• Paid two-year structured Mastery Program with incremental pay increases upon completion of each tier.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHP plans with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave: up to six weeks for exempt employees and four weeks for non-exempt employees.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage; voluntary life and optional short-term disability coverage are available.
• 401(k) with company matching contributions after the eligibility period.
• PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED