Evening Youth Support Specialist — Trauma-Informed

Wasatch; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Utah Retirement Systems (Pension & 401

PEHP Medical & Dental Insurance

Vision Benefits Plan

HSA Contributions

FSA Options

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

12 Paid Annual Holidays

Generous PTO

Scheduled Annual Pay Increases

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a Full-Time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah, to support adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. Earn $17.50–$22.17/hour with opportunities for wage increases based on experience.

The role emphasizes compassionate supervision, structured activities, and collaboration with therapists to promote coping skills, resilience, and lasting recovery in a challenging environment.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience or education in mental/behavioral health is helpful but not required.
• Must pass a background check and meet WBH hiring standards.
• 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.

Skills

High school diploma

Driver's license

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Calm demeanor

Reliability

Team-oriented

Background check

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a Full-Time Human Service Worker at Aspire Academy in Orem, Utah, to support adolescent females ages 12–17 in a structured, therapeutic residential setting. Earn $17.50–$22.17/hour with opportunities for wage increases based on experience.

The role emphasizes compassionate supervision, structured activities, and collaboration with therapists to promote coping skills, resilience, and lasting recovery in a challenging environment.