Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Program Director, directly supports the BHT Managers and Regional BHT
Mangers with facility compliance, client care, and management workload. Trains new BHT Managers
and covers in the absence of a BHT Manager. Assists with ensuring licensure requirements are met on a
department level e.g., staff, client, and facility compliance. Can be utilized as a float person, in the event
a staff is needed to work a shift in an AGL facility. Assist on an as needed basis with conducting staffing,
assessments, screenings etc. Maintains confidentiality and performs any other job-related duties as
assigned by the Program Director. This position is classified as Safety Sensitive.
Essential Functions:
Leadership
Always presents self in a professional manner. Works in a leadership position alongside AGL
leadership team. Leads by example - providing training to new hire Managers, in addition to
ongoing training and development to BHT Managers. Interacts with BHT staff and offers
constructive criticism and retraining as needed.
โข Assists in problem solving with BHT Managers, BHTs and other staff members when
client care needs, schedules or staff require it
โข Participates in the BHT Manager on call rotation as needed
โข Works as Acting Manger when BHT Manager is absent, or position has been vacated
โข Participates in weekly Admin Team Meeting and bi- weekly Management Meeting
โข Participates in the Performance and Quality Improvement initiative at the agency and
program level by learning about the initiative, offering input, suggesting performance
improvements, and performing other PQI duties
Facility Compliance
In collaboration Regional Managers, BHT Managers, and Program Director, the Program
Support Specialist makes certain that AGL facilities are following licensure and AGL
regulations, rules, and protocols.
โข Maintains education and training compliance for the department
โข Completes quarterly facility Quality Assurance Checks
โข Ensures and maintains compliance with client documentation and charting
โข Monitors facilities for medication compliance and correct orders at the facilities
Client Services/Care Delivery
Assures client quality of care. Demonstrates and facilitates client groups, facility activities,
community reintegration, outings, and group/ client gatherings. Responsibilities include:
โข Following the MMIC Scope of work
โข Develops client activities that assist the client in gaining independence and working
towards the goal of eventual discharge
โข Promotes the independence of all program clients in all activities.
โข Promotes the dignity of clients by working with them in a positive, respectful, age
appropriate and courteous manner
โข Assist clients with the self-administration of medication according to AllThrive 365
AGL Policy and Procedures
โข Maintains confidentiality with all participant matters at all times
โข Always monitors the safety and security of participants
โข Escorts or accompany clients to medical appointments and other activities outside the
home and communicates provider information relayed in the appointments to the BHT Manager
BHT Duties
โข Performs BHT duties as needed per open shifts at any of the AGL locations as assigned
Administrative Duties
โข Completes weekly facility audits of client documentation
โข Identifies staff who require retraining, provides training, and works with BHT Manager
on needed corrective action if staff performance dictates
Management Support
โข Assists Clinical Program Managers with staffingโs
Miscellaneous
โข Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Education/Experience/Credentials/Knowledge/Understanding
โข High School Diploma or GED
โข 2+ years of experience providing behavioral health services
โข Valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card or ability to obtain
โข Valid First Aid and CPR Certification or ability to obtain
โข Certified Caregiver Certificate from an approved Caregiver Training Program or ability to
obtain
โข Valid AZ DL and acceptable MVR
โข Have, maintain reliable transportation, and current vehicle insurance
โข Pass background check
โข Pass a pre-employment drug test
โข Pass a TB test
โข 21+ years old
โข Able to read and communicate effectively (verbal and written) in English
โข Able to utilize a computer for scheduling activities, documenting client notes, email
communication, use of Relias training system, uploading and finding documents on
SharePoint, and use of the department electronic health record
โข Able to work independently, while collaborating with other team members
โข Able to maintain composure in stressful situations
โข Able to work flexible hours (available for any shift, weekends, holidays, and overtime)
โข This position is classified as Safety Sensitive
Preferred:
โข 3+ yearsโ experience or training as a caregiver for people with mental illness, behavior
problems, or developmental disabilities.
โข Nursing Assistant Certification (CNA) by the Arizona State Board of Nursing
โข Supervisory experience
โข Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Skills
โข Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills to include communicating clearly,
effectively, tactfully, and patiently to a diverse population
โข Excellent people skills and demeanor with the ability to build rapport and garner trust with others
โข Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
Abilities
โข Able to comprehend, retain, and follow regulations and procedures relative to the provision of AGL
licensure.
โข Willingness and ability to embody AllThrive 365โs core values:
o COMPASSION
o GROWTH
o RESILIENCE
o OPENNESS
Physical Demands
โข Ability to frequently stand, see, hear, speak, and be physically flexible; occasionally sits walk, stoop,
lift up to 50 lbs., carry, run and drive; and at times may bend, climb, squat, kneel, push/pull
This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements,
effort, and/or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate
reflection of the job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different
tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in staff, workload, rush jobs,
technology changes, etc.)