Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Apache Junction, AZ

About The Position

The Behavior Management Specialist provides direct support, with an emphasis on behavior management, to adolescents and families in their homes, schools, and/or the community. The role facilitates groups that help adolescents work toward independent living and participate in healthy community activities. The specialist collaborates with teams serving families through the Child and Family Team process, consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles, and must meet deadlines, medical-records compliance standards, and performance requirements. Some evening hours are required. The position calls for a self-starter who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team, maintain professional and empathetic relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, and remain calm in crisis situations. The specialist attends meetings, training, and agency events outside regularly scheduled work hours when requested, maintains required training compliance, and performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in an applicable or relevant setting for this behavioral health role.
Knowledge of behavior-management techniques.
Ability to facilitate meetings and groups with community members, families, and teens.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and complete documentation on time.
Ability to work with multiple systems and with children and families in crisis.
Fingerprint clearance card or eligibility to obtain one.
At least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Valid Arizona driver's license; a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required. The posting also specifies no major infractions in the past three years.
Regular access to reliable transportation.
If driving on agency time or business, appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage through EMPACT-SPC's liability insurance carrier.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to people regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
Ability to maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical practice and agency policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS.
Experience working with at-risk adolescents.
Experience working with children in DCS care and knowledge of the RBHA children system.
Experience helping teens develop independent-living skills and transition to adulthood.
Experience with teen substance abuse.
Bilingual Spanish; an hourly differential is available.

Responsibilities

Provide direct behavior-management support to adolescents and families in homes, schools, and/or community settings.
Facilitate groups that support adolescents in developing independent-living skills and engaging in healthy community activities.
Work collaboratively with teams serving families through the Child and Family Team process, consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
Meet deadlines and comply with medical-records and performance requirements.
Attend meetings, training, and agency activities or events outside regularly scheduled work hours when requested.
Maintain required training compliance.
Maintain professional conduct and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
When driving on agency time or business, maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance and obtain approval for liability coverage through the agency's carrier.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor or member of management.