Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

La Frontera Center•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a nonprofit organization providing community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention. The Behavior Management Specialist provides direct support to adolescents and families in their homes, schools, and/or the community, with a strong emphasis on behavior management. 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. The role requires knowledge and experience in behavior management and parent partnering/education, and the ability to meet deadlines, maintain compliant medical records, and fulfill performance requirements. Some evening hours are required, and employees may be asked to attend meetings, training, and agency events outside regularly scheduled work hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting.
Knowledge of behavior-management techniques.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines and complete documentation on time.
Ability to facilitate meetings and groups with community members, families, and teens.
Ability to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to all persons.
Must have a fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
Must have a valid Arizona driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
When driving on agency time or business, must have a valid Arizona driver's license, appropriate liability insurance, and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT-SPC's insurance carrier.
At hire, must provide a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets.

Nice To Haves

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's system.
Experience assisting teens with independent-living skills and transition to adulthood.
Teen substance-abuse experience.
Bilingual Spanish skills; an hourly differential is available.

Responsibilities

Provide direct behavior-management support to adolescents and families in their homes, schools, and/or the community.
Facilitate groups that help adolescents develop independent-living skills and participate in healthy activities in the community.
Partner with parents and provide education related to behavior management.
Collaborate with teams serving families through the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
Meet deadlines and maintain compliant medical records and performance requirements.
Work with multiple systems and with children and families in crisis.
Maintain professional conduct and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside regularly scheduled hours upon request.
Maintain compliance with required training.
Perform additional duties as assigned by a supervisor or member of management.