Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Arizona • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are currently hiring for a Children's Behavior Management Specialist at our Tempe location. This position focuses on providing direct support with a strong emphasis on behavior management to adolescents and families in their homes, schools and/or in the community. This is a great opportunity for someone who is a self-starter; can work well within a team and is able to work a flexible schedule. It will facilitate groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living, as well as healthy activities in the community.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS is preferred.
• Minimum of one year prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Fingerprint clearance card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Regular access to reliable transportation.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with at-risk adolescents.
• Experience working with children in DCS care and knowledge of the RBHA children system.
• Experience assisting teens with independent living skills and transitioning to adulthood.
• Teen Substance Abuse experience.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with a strong emphasis on behavior management to adolescents and families.
• Facilitate groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living.
• Work collaboratively with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process.
• Adhere to deadlines, medical records compliance, and performance requirements.
• Transport clients to and from services, including up to 7 youth at a time.

Benefits

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED