Direct Support Professional

Embark Behavioral Health • Spanish Fork, UT

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark at Springville is seeking a Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Health Associate to work in its 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 position collaborates with therapists and nurses, models healthy boundaries, and supports teens working through trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges.

The position is on-site at 266 S Hobble Creek Canyon Rd, Springville, UT 84663. Hourly pay is $18.00–$19.25, varying by shift. Four schedule options are listed: 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

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Pass a criminal investigation background check.
• Have a current driver's license.
• Be able to learn CPR and First Aid.
• Be comfortable managing verbal and physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Be willing to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments.
• Current RBT certification.

Responsibilities

• Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Use verbal de-escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations and apply approved physical interventions, such as holds or restraints, when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Apply proactive strategies to reduce risk 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

• $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 as each tier is completed.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with multiple plan options including PPO and HDHP plans with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Paid parental leave of 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.
• Competitive 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