Part Time Human Service Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish wage increase

Job summary

Wasatch Behavioral Health is hiring a Part-Time Human Service Worker for Foothill Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center in Spanish Fork, Utah. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of $17.50–$22.17 and a Friday–Sunday evening shift, with duties spanning direct client support, group and individual activities, and coordination with the treatment team.

You will help maintain a safe, structured environment, document care activities, and support clients through recovery

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and supervision to clients in residential treatment and detox programs.
• Foster a safe, structured, and recovery-oriented environment during assigned shifts.
• Support clients with daily routines, treatment goals, and healthy coping strategies.
• Observe client behavior and communicate concerns or changes to the treatment team.
• Assist with implementing behavior support plans and therapeutic programming.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, and other staff to coordinate client care.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain compliance with agency policies and standards.
• Encourage personal responsibility, recovery, and positive behavioral change throughout the treatment process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join our team at Wasatch Behavioral Health as a Part‑Time Human Service Worker at our Foothill Residential Substance Use Disorder Treatment Center in Spanish Fork, Utah! This rewarding opportunity offers a competitive wage of $17.50–$22.17/hour and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals working toward recovery from substance use disorders. Foothill is a co‑ed residential treatment and detox facility providing comprehensive, evidence‑based care, including individual and group therapy, case management, medication‑assisted treatment (MAT), medication management, and gender‑specific programming. As a Human Service Worker, you'll provide compassionate support, help maintain a safe and structured therapeutic environment, and encourage clients as they progress through every stage of their recovery journey.

Schedule: Friday‑Sunday, 3:00 PM-11:00 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 direct support and supervision to clients in residential treatment and detox programs.
• Foster a safe, structured, and recovery‑oriented environment during assigned shifts.
• Support clients with daily routines, treatment goals, and healthy coping strategies.
• Observe client behavior and communicate concerns or changes to the treatment team.
• Assist with implementing behavior support plans and therapeutic programming.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, case managers, and other staff to coordinate client care.
• Complete accurate documentation and maintain compliance with agency policies and standards.
• Encourage personal responsibility, recovery, and positive behavioral change throughout the treatment process.

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.