Family Support Counselor EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.•San Tan Valley, 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 organization is recruiting a Family Support Counselor for its San Tan location. The counselor forms positive, supportive relationships with children and adults in family- and community-based settings, following the 12 AZ Principles. The role supports coordination of case management services and communication of community resources, and performs procedures that support clinical operations, including problem resolution, customer service, documentation, and participation in Child and Family Teams. Other duties may include mentoring children, assisting with living skills, providing family respite, and other supportive services. The position may involve a flexible schedule, including evening and/or weekend hours. Full-time employees are offered the benefits listed in this posting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health-related field or meeting BHT qualifications.
Experience working with children with behavioral needs and different diagnoses.
Experience working with parents on parenting skills, behavior modification, and modeling parenting styles.
Ability to engage easily with others, coordinate with DCS, and follow up in a timely manner.
Previous use of behavior charts and behavior modification skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evening and/or weekend hours.
Detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
Valid Arizona driver license with no major infractions in the past three years; a three-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required at hire.
Regular access to reliable transportation.
Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of employment.
Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
For driving on agency time or business, appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with the agency’s insurance carrier are required.

Nice To Haves

Spanish bilingual skills; an hourly differential is available.

Responsibilities

Build positive, supportive relationships with children and adults in caring, family- and community-based environments, adhering to the 12 AZ Principles.
Assist with coordination of case management services and communication of community-based resources.
Support clinical operations through problem resolution, customer service, and documentation.
Attend Child and Family Teams.
Perform other assigned duties, which may include mentoring children, assisting with living skills, providing respite for families, and other supportive services.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical practice and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional demeanor 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 license and appropriate liability insurance and obtain approval for liability coverage with the agency’s insurance carrier.