Direct Support Professional

Embark Behavioral Health • Hurricane, UT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark at Hurricane – Stabilization and Assessment is hiring a Direct Support Professional to support adolescent boys ages 12–17 in a residential setting. The program provides a home-like environment for highly acute teens and their families, with a focus on stabilization, assessment, and family-centered healing. The role helps clients with daily routines, emotional regulation, life skills, safety, and structured programming, while working alongside therapists and nurses to support treatment goals.

This is an on-site position in Hurricane, Utah, with a swing shift from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on a rotating two-week schedule. Week 1 is Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, and Sunday; Week 2 is Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The hourly pay rate is $19.00 to $20.00.

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.
• Comfortable managing verbal and physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Strong boundary-setting skills and a passion for adolescent mental health.

Responsibilities

• Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques during emotional or behavioral escalations and apply approved physical interventions 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, reinforcing a healthy environment for clients.
• Maintain consistent, 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

• Access to a two-year structured Paid Mastery Program with incremental pay increases upon completion of each tier.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs 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 are available.
• 401(k) with company match after the eligibility period.
• Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential support.

What This Job Offers

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