Behavior Management Specialists TRP EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Tempe (AZ); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Résumé du poste

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center is hiring a Behavior Management Specialist to work with teens in Tempe or Glendale. You will provide direct support to adolescents and families in homes, schools, and community settings, focusing on behavior management and collaboration with the Child and Family Team process.

Some evenings may be required. The role requires a high school diploma, AZDHS/BHS BHT level preferred, and bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with at‑risk adolescents preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish skills are a plus.

Responsabilités

• With a focus on behavior management, provide direct support to teens in homes, schools, and the community.
• Assist in facilitating groups and activities to promote independent living skills.
• Transport youth to events and ensure safety and compliance with records and deadlines.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Flexibility

Self-starter

Bilingual Spanish

Formation

High School Diploma/GED

Description du poste

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.

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.

You can view all our job openings at: https://lafronteraaz-empact.org/join-us/

What You’ll Do

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 currently have Multiple Openings for Teen Resiliency Program (TRP) Behavior Management Specialist at our TEMPE OR GLENDALE 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?

What You’ll 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 living skills and transitioning 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 have 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

What We’ll Offer

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (3 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
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason. EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.