Human Service Worker at New Vista - Part Time

Wasatch; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish wage increase

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is seeking a Part-Time Human Service Worker for the New Vista Day Program in Provo, Utah. The role offers a part-time schedule with Monday–Friday shifts from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM and compensation of $17.50-$22.17 per hour, DOE, in a supportive team environment.

You will assist adolescents in a supervised, therapeutic setting, help run activities, and collaborate with clinicians to implement individualized care plans, aiming to improve coping skills and overall well-being.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential.
• Ability to stay calm and grounded in challenging situations.
• Reliable, team-oriented, and eager to learn on the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support and supervision to adolescents in a therapeutic setting.
• Facilitate structured activities and daily routines to build emotional regulation.
• Assist with programming supporting youth trauma and behavioral health needs.
• Maintain a safe, engaging environment and assist with crisis interventions.
• Document client interactions, progress, and observations accurately.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part-Time Human Service Worker at the New Vista Day Program for Adolescents in Provo, Utah, earning $17.50-$22.17/hour. New Vista provides day treatment and outpatient services for youth navigating behavioral health challenges, including the impacts of trauma, difficult life experiences, and emotional or behavioral struggles. In this meaningful, hands-on role, you'll support adolescents by helping create a safe, structured, and encouraging environment where they can develop healthy coping skills, build confidence, and work toward success at home, school, and in the community. If you're passionate about helping teens overcome challenges and want to make a lasting difference while growing your skills in behavioral health, this is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team.

Schedule: Monday-Friday (Days are Varied), 6:00 AM-6:00 PM (Hours are Varied)
Compensation: $17.50-$22.17 DOE

About Us: Wasatch Behavioral Health

Wasatch Behavioral Health is a local government agency dedicated to providing compassionate, accessible mental health and substance-use services. We value collaboration, innovation, empathy, and creating a workplace where both clients and employees can thrive.

What You'll Do as a Human Service Worker

• Provide compassionate support, supervision, and encouragement to adolescents in a structured therapeutic environment.
• Facilitate structured activities, skills groups, and daily routines that help youth build emotional regulation, social skills, and healthy coping strategies.
• Assist with therapeutic programming designed to support youth who are navigating trauma, behavioral health challenges, and difficult life experiences.
• Help maintain a safe, supportive, and engaging environment while assisting with crisis intervention when needed.
• Document client interactions, progress, behaviors, and observations accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with therapists, supervisors, and other treatment team members to support individualized care plans and program goals.
• Model positive behavior, effective communication, and healthy coping strategies to help youth develop confidence and independence.
• Encourage youth as they practice new skills and work toward success at home, school, and in the community.
• Build positive relationships with program participants while providing consistent guidance, structure, and support.
• Assist with maintaining a predictable and therapeutic environment where youth feel safe, accepted, and empowered to grow.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 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

Employment at Wasatch Behavioral Health is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen, motor vehicle record review and criminal background check. After hire you must complete and receive a Criminal Background Clearance (BCI) from Utah State Office of Licensing. Upon receipt of a conditional offer of employment in the position, you must provide an official copy of licensure or certification.