Skills Development Specialist

Job Description

Davis Behavioral Health (DBH) is actively recruiting part‑time Skills Development Specialists to work on the Children, Youth, and Families Mental Health Outpatient team.

• Serve as role models and mentors to teach and reinforce appropriate behavior in community settings.
• Coordinate closely with the families of clients and with the treatment staff.
• Provide services one on one and in group settings.
• Assist professional staff in group activities, facilitate skills development groups, drive company vehicles (including a 15‑passenger van), provide direct supervision and support of clients in outpatient programs, and complete other tasks as assigned.

This position is classified as part‑time, non‑exempt.

• Monday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Tuesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
• Friday: 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

The office utilized by the Skills Development Specialist team is located at 934 South Main Street, Layton, Utah 84041. While some work may be performed in the office, a majority will be spent in the community and/or clients' homes throughout Davis County.

The hourly rate for this position is $18.25 per hour.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Previous experience working with children and adolescents is preferred (but not required).
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment criminal background check and drug screening; employees must not be currently using illegal drugs or abusing alcohol.
• Clean driving record to transport clients.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Preference to candidates with experience working with youth with mental illness or substance use disorders.

• Familiarity with Recovery‑Oriented Systems of Care.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and engage clients.
• Knowledge of substance use disorder principles and criminal justice system.
• General understanding of mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Good organizational and practice management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff and community agencies.
• Flexibility in days and hours, including evenings and weekends.

The part‑time position is not eligible for the agency's benefits program. Employees can utilize the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Intermountain LiVe Well.

Davis Behavioral Health is a drug‑free workplace and requires all employees to pass a pre‑employment drug screening. The agency must comply with federal drug laws, including no use of medical marijuana. All employees must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check. Failure to pass either screening will result in termination of any job offer or employment.