Behavior Management Specialist EMPACT

About the role

The Behavior Management Specialist at EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center works directly with adolescents and families, focusing on behavior management and supporting them towards independent living and healthy community activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to adolescents and families in various settings such as homes, schools, and communities.
• Facilitate groups to help adolescents develop independent living skills and engage in healthy community activities.
• Collaborate with teams serving families within the Child and Family Team process, adhering to the Arizona Vision/12 principles.
• Work within a flexible schedule and some evenings may be required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS preferred.
• Prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting pertinent to the position.
• Knowledge of Behavior Management Techniques.
• Experience working with at-risk adolescents preferred.
• One year prior experience in an applicable or relevant setting pertinent to the position.
• Experience working with children in DCS care and knowledge of the RBHA children system preferred.
• Experience assisting teens with independent livings skills and transitioning to adulthood preferred.
• Ability to work with multiple systems and children and families in crisis.
• Teen Substance Abuse experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines and timely documentation.
• Valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Regular access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Must have a Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must be 21 years of age or older at time of employment.

Skills

• Ability to remain calm in crisis situations.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Recognition of personal limitations.
• Positive and empathetic relationship building with all individuals.

Benefits

EMPACT-Suicide Prevention Center offers:

• 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
• Elder Care Assistance
• Pet Insurance
• and much more!

Pay

Compensation details are provided in the benefits section.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may include some evenings.