Human Service Worker at Aspire - Full Time

Wasatch Behavioral Health•Orem, UT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah. The role supports adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. Many residents are in state custody and are managing complex mental health challenges, including trauma, self-harm, substance use, and family disruption. The Human Service Worker helps create a safe, stable environment where residents can develop coping skills, resilience, and work toward recovery. The schedule varies across Sunday–Saturday. The worker must be willing to work all shifts, including rotating weekends, grave shifts, and some holidays. Compensation is $17.50–$22.17 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check. After hire, the employee must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from the Utah State Office of Licensing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to stay calm, patient, and grounded during challenging situations.
Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn.
Must pass a background check and meet Wasatch Behavioral Health hiring standards.
Must successfully complete a drug screen and motor vehicle record review.
After hire, must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from the Utah State Office of Licensing.

Nice To Haves

Experience or education in mental or behavioral health is helpful but not required.
Spanish speakers may qualify for a wage increase.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate support, supervision, and encouragement to adolescent program participants throughout the day.
Facilitate structured activities, life skills groups, and daily routines that promote emotional growth and personal development.
Build trusting relationships with youth while modeling positive behavior, healthy coping strategies, and effective communication.
Support adolescents dealing with trauma, family disruption, self-harm, substance use, emotional regulation, and other behavioral health concerns.
Assist with crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment.
Document client interactions, behaviors, progress, and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, nurses, and other treatment team members to support individualized care plans.
Encourage youth as they develop coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and work toward treatment goals.
Provide consistent guidance, structure, and positive reinforcement to help residents build confidence and resilience.
Help create an environment where adolescents feel safe, supported, and empowered to make progress in recovery.