Behavior Coach

Easter Seals Blake Foundation•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Easterseals Blake Foundation is celebrating 75 years of continued service in Arizona. We have expanded our services to better serve our community members. We are now one of Arizona's top providers of comprehensive behavioral health services, child welfare, and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve more than 40,000 individuals and families across 10 counties in Arizona. Are you ready to make profound, positive differences in people's lives every day?

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED with 2 years of behavioral health/child development or related work/volunteer experience or an Associate’s degree with 1 years of behavioral health/child development or related work/volunteer experience, or Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health/child development required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Current, unrestricted AZ driver’s license with no more than two (2) minor moving violations or one (1) accident within the past three (3 years).
Three (3) years of driving experience required.
Transportation for daily visits, to attend trainings, and perform other work-related activities.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to employment and regular checks for the duration of the employment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an AZ DPS Level 1 fingerprint clearance card (employer provides).
CPR and First Aid certification (Employer provides).
Satisfactorily Completed Competency Checklist within 3 months of hire.
Must have a strong clinical knowledge of development across the life span and knowledge of best practices when working with diverse populations with trauma backgrounds.
Able to establish and maintain a team atmosphere of communication and collaboration for all that reach out to the Department.
Must be self-directed and be sensitive to cultural and linguistic diversity.
Must remain calm and non-defensive with a supportive attitude during stressful, potential crisis, and crisis situations.
Must be able to work in an extremely stressful environment where there are considerable mental and emotional demands.
Must be able to manage high volumes and unpredictability of work.
Must be able to remain flexible and reprioritize according to the changing demands of the day.
Maintains a professional in appearance, communications, and actions.
Be able to use excellent interpersonal communication skills.
Possess a high level of computer proficiency.
Able to lift up to 25lbs.
Visual acuity to read information from computer screens and forms and assess members' well-being.
Able to communicate verbally with members and emergency personnel as needed for daily operations.
Hearing ability for communication in persona, phone, and/or other electronic methods.
Manual dexterity for typing and writing.
Able to stoop, squat, reach, pull, push, stretch, ascend and descend stairs, stand and sit for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides one-on-one or group coaching to teach skills such as emotional regulation, social interaction, self-management, and coping strategies with members.
Implements behavior support strategies, caregiver guidance, education, and support services based on the specific needs of the member and/or family.
Translates clinical treatment plans into daily, personalized interactions that reinforce therapeutic goals.
Uses therapeutic communication, motivational interviewing, and behavior-specific support to promote stability.
Teaches behavioral interventions to the client(s), reinforce follow-through and report findings applying trauma-informed and evidence-aligned approaches to support self-regulation and social-emotional learning.
Collaborates with group home and clinical staff during crisis situations to ensure appropriate intervention and follow-up.
Anticipates and helps train staff to understand triggers and intervene early using de-escalation techniques that preserve dignity and client safety.
Observes and assesses milieu environments to identify problematic behaviors.
Provides meaningful teaching opportunities and experiences for members including social skills, self-care, and recreational activities.
Provides ongoing support to members, families, and educational team to assist members in reaching and maintaining identified goals.
Supports facility staff by ensuring efficient service delivery and maintaining effective communication between internal personnel, external service providers, and families.
Participates in the process of ongoing professional development and meetings.
Maintains comprehensive communication among all contacts within the agency, members, and external agencies.
Models professional standards and ethics in accordance with EBF Code of Conduct, Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision.
Performs other duties as assigned.