This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/6583736

Who we are:

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry-leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What youll do:

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.

What youll provide:

• 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.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) Diff per hour available.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

What well offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO (15 days the first year)
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company-paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!