Careers at the Utah Parent Center
Parents Helping Parents.
Be Part of a Team That Changes Lives for Families Every Day
Working at UPC isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to be part of life-changing moments. Whether you’re answering a parent’s first call for help, guiding a youth toward independence, or connecting families to critical resources, your role directly impacts the future of children, youth, and communities across Utah.
Current openings at the Utah Parent Center
Family and Youth Peer Support
The Family Peer Support Specialist (FPSS) and Youth Peer Support Specialist (YPSS) will support families and youth (ages 0–22) with Severe Emotional Disturbance (SED) and Severe Mental Illness (SMI) by using lived experience to guide them through the High Fidelity Wraparound (HFW) process. These positions will assist families in navigating services, building natural supports, and fostering empowerment to improve family cohesion and quality of life. This position includes regular countywide travel, with occasional travel to nearby counties within the designated areas. Employees are expected to meet with participating families weekly in home, school, and community settings.