Direct Support Professional

In this role, you’ll provide direct support in a high‑acuity environment —helping clients regulate emotions, maintain safety, and engage in therapeutic routines.

Responsibilities

• You’ll collaborate with therapists and nurses , model healthy boundaries , and be a steady presence for teens working through trauma, anxiety, depression, and family challenges .
• Support students in following structured schedules and activities with encouragement and accountability.
• Use verbal de‑escalation techniques to manage emotional or behavioral escalations; apply approved physical interventions (holds/restraints) when clinically necessary to ensure safety.
• Apply proactive strategies to reduce risk and provide crisis management when necessary.
• Ensure student progress aligns with individualized treatment plans developed by therapists.
• Model constructive behaviors and attitudes, reinforcing a healthy environment for clients.
• Maintain consistent, thorough records of client interactions, incidents, and progress.
• Participate in staff and house bonding activities to foster teamwork and community cohesion.
• Perform light daily tasks to maintain a clean, organized living space.

Requirements

• High‑acuity response : Comfortable managing verbal/physical outbursts and emotional dysregulation in a residential setting.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and set firm, healthy boundaries.
• Willingness to learn and grow; candidates with strong boundary‑setting and passion for adolescent mental health are encouraged to apply, even without direct experience!
• Background working with adolescents in behavioral health, residential, or crisis environments preferred.
• 21+ years of age or older High School diploma or equivalent Able to pass pre-employment drug screen Able to pass criminal investigation background check Current driver's license Ability to learn CPR and First-Aid.

Pay

Access to a 2-year structured training program offering an incremental pay increase as you complete each tier.

Benefits

• $1/hour pay increase for current RBT certification, or free training provided to obtain certification.
• Multiple plan options including PPO and HDHPs with HSA eligibility and company contributions.
• Up to 6 weeks fully paid for exempt employees and 4 weeks for non-exempt.
• Life & Disability Coverage – Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability; voluntary life and optional short-term disability available.
• 401(k) with Company Match – Retirement savings with matching contributions after eligibility period.
• PTO & Holidays – Competitive PTO accrual plans and paid holidays throughout the year.
• (EAP) – Free, confidential support for life’s challenges.
• Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
• We are committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience we offer through the diversity of our employees and community.

Overview On-site

266 S Hobble Creek Canyon Rd, Springville UT, 84663 (Hobble Creek Canyon) Hourly Pay Rate: $18.00 - 19.25 per hour (Pay varies per shift) Schedule Options: Option 1: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:00am - 7:00pm Option 2 : Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm Monday , Tuesday 10:00am - 10:00pm Option 3: Sunday 7:00am - 7:00pm Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am - 10:00pm Option 4: Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm Embark at Springville is seeking Direct Support Professional/Behavioral Health Associate's to join our trauma‑informed residential program for adolescent girls (ages 12–17) .

Employee Assistance Program

We actively seek to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who contribute to our excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society. Embark does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. #EBOTHR #EBOTHR