Teen Behavior & Resilience Specialist

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Licensure Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Elder Care Assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center in Tempe/Glendale is hiring a Teen Resiliency Program (TRP) Behavior Management Specialist. The role focuses on direct support with adolescents and families, emphasizing behavior management across homes, schools, and community settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, possible BHT level, and experience with at-risk youth. Fortunate candidates will participate in groups and community events while maintaining deadlines and documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS is preferred.
• Experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
• Minimum of one year prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and groups with community members, families and teens.
• Experience with children in DCS care and RBHA system knowledge preferred.
• Experience assisting teens with independent living skills and transition to adulthood preferred.
• Must work with multiple systems and families in crisis.
• Teen Substance Abuse experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Excellent time management skills; meet deadlines and timely documentation.
• Fingerprint clearance card or eligibility to obtain one.
• Valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in 3 years.
• Regular access to reliable transportation.
• Must be 21 years or older at time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with behavior management to adolescents and families in homes, schools and community.
• Facilitate groups assisting adolescents toward independent living and healthy community activities.
• Work with Teen Resiliency Program (TRP) in TEMPE or GLENDALE locations.
• Attend community events as needed.
• Collaborate with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

BHT level AZDHS/BHS preferred

Job description

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center in Tempe/Glendale is hiring a Teen Resiliency Program (TRP) Behavior Management Specialist. The role focuses on direct support with adolescents and families, emphasizing behavior management across homes, schools, and community settings.

The position requires a high school diploma, possible BHT level, and experience with at-risk youth. Fortunate candidates will participate in groups and community events while maintaining deadlines and documentation.