Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•Tempe, AZ

47d

About The Position

EMPACT-SPC is on the cutting edge in providing unconditional service to children and families. We offer many opportunities for professional development and growth. Our Children’s Services Department is constantly developing and enhancing programs to meet the needs of families in the community. 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. 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. Are you comfortable transporting up to 7 youth at a time? Are you willing to transport youth to and from events? Are you willing to work with teenagers in the community and attend community events?

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED is required.
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.
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 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.

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.
Facilitate 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.
Transporting up to 7 youth at a time to and from events.
Working with teenagers in the community and attend community events.