Evening Organizational Behavior Management Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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: 

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 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 One year minimum experience in an applicable or relevant setting to this behavioral health role.
• 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. 

Additional Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation. 
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency. 
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners. 
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
• Attend meetings, training, and agency activities and events outside of regularly scheduled work hours upon request. 
• Maintain compliance with required training. 
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor or member of management.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO 
• 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 
• 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, or 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.