Human Service Worker at Aspire - Full Time
About The Position
Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a full-time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah. The position supports adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. Many clients are in state custody and are addressing complex mental health challenges, including trauma, self-harm, substance use, and family disruption. The worker builds supportive relationships and helps provide a safe, stable environment where clients can develop coping skills, resilience, and recovery goals. The schedule runs Sunday through Saturday, with varied days and hours. Employees must be willing to work all shifts, including grave shifts, rotating weekends, and some holidays. Compensation is $17.50–$22.17 per hour, depending on experience. Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency providing mental health and substance-use services. It values collaboration, innovation, empathy, and a workplace where clients and employees can thrive. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review, and criminal background check. After hire, employees must obtain Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from the Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receiving a conditional offer, applicants must provide an official copy of any applicable licensure or certification.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver's license.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to remain 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.
- Successful completion of a drug screen and motor vehicle record review.
- After hire, obtain Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from the Utah State Office of Licensing.
- Provide an official copy of applicable licensure or certification upon receipt of a conditional offer.
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 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 working through trauma, family disruption, self-harm, substance use, emotional regulation, and other behavioral health concerns.
- Assist with crisis intervention and help maintain a safe, structured, therapeutic environment.
- Document client interactions, behaviors, progress, and observations accurately and promptly.
- 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.
Benefits
- Utah Retirement Systems pension and 401(k) options
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) medical and dental insurance
- Vision benefits plan
- Employer-provided Health Savings Account contributions
- Flexible Spending Account options
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
- 12 paid annual holidays
- Paid time off
- Scheduled annual pay increases
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
