Youth Behavior & Family Support Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans (4 choices)

Dental plans (2 choices)

Vision plans (2 choices)

403(b) retirement plan

Volunteer additional Life/AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement

Elder Care Assistance

Pet Insurance and more

Job summary

EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center in Arizona seeks a Behavior Management Specialist to support adolescents and families with behavior management in homes, schools, and community settings. You will lead group activities to promote independent living and healthy community participation, working within the Child and Family Team framework and Arizona Vision/12 principles.

Ideal candidates have experience with at-risk youth, strong communication skills, and a valid AZ driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and groups with community member, families and teens.
• 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.
• Teen Substance Abuse experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills is required.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.
• Must be able to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with a strong emphasis on behavior management to adolescents and families in homes, schools and/or in the community.
• Facilitate groups assisting adolescents to work toward independent living and healthy activities in the community.
• Collaborate with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process consistent with the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
• Adhere to deadlines, medical records compliance and performance requirements.
• Some evening hours required.
• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations and work independently and with others.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center in Arizona seeks a Behavior Management Specialist to support adolescents and families with behavior management in homes, schools, and community settings. You will lead group activities to promote independent living and healthy community participation, working within the Child and Family Team framework and Arizona Vision/12 principles.

Ideal candidates have experience with at-risk youth, strong communication skills, and a valid AZ driver’s license.