Human Service Worker at Aspire - Full Time
About The Position
Join Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Full-Time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah. In this rewarding role, you'll support adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. Many of the youth we serve are in state custody and are working through complex mental health challenges, including trauma, self-harm, substance use, and family disruption. You'll build meaningful relationships, provide compassionate support, and help create a safe, stable environment where clients can develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, and work toward lasting recovery. If you're passionate about empowering youth and making a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to have you join our team.
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 WBH hiring standards
Nice To Haves
- Experience or education in mental/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 who are working through challenges such as 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 members of the treatment team 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 meaningful progress in their recovery.
Benefits
- Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401(k) options)
- Public Employees Health Plan (PEHP) Medical & Dental Insurance
- Vision Benefits Plan
- Employer-Provided Health Savings Account (HSA) Contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Options
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Company-Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 12 Paid Annual Holidays
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 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
