Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Apache Junction, AZ

42d•Hybrid

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. The Behavior Management Specialist 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 role will facilitate groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living, as well as healthy activities in the community. The specialist must have knowledge and experience in behavior management and parent partnering/education, and work in collaboration with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles. The role requires adherence to deadlines, medical records compliance, and performance requirements. Some evening hours are required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
Minimum of One year prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting pertinent to the position.
Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques.
Ability to facilitate meetings and groups with community member, families and teens.
Must be able to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.
Strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
Must have excellent time management skills; be able to meet deadlines and timely documentation.
Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.

Nice To Haves

BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS is preferred.
Experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
Experience working with children in DCS care and knowledge of the RBHA children system preferred.
Experience assisting teens with independent livings skills and transiting to adulthood preferred.
Teen Substance Abuse experience preferred.
Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.

Responsibilities

Providing direct support with a strong emphasis on behavior management to adolescents and families in their homes, schools and/or in the community.
Facilitating groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living, as well as healthy activities in the community.
Working in collaboration with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
Adhering to deadlines, medical records compliance and performance requirements.
Maintaining professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Maintaining a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
Attending meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.
Maintaining compliance with required training.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or member of management.