Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Apache Junction, AZ

About The Position

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 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. Must have knowledge and experience in the area of behavior management and parent partnering/education; working in collaboration with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles. Must be able to adhere to deadlines, medical records compliance and performance requirements. Some evening hours required.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS is preferred.
Experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
Must have 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.
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.
Must be able to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.
Teen Substance Abuse experience preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
Must have excellent time management skills; be able to meet deadlines and timely documentation.
Must be able to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.
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.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
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.
Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request.
Maintain compliance with required training.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or member of management.

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

Facilitate groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living, as well as healthy activities in the community.
Work in collaboration with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
Adhere to deadlines, medical records compliance and performance requirements.