Job Responsibilities
This position involves case management and communication with agency partners to promote youth and community members’ resiliency through the transition into a less restrictive environment.
Collaborating with family team members to create support plans that accurately capture the strengths, needs and culture of the family.
Facilitating CFT meetings (establishing an agenda, setting and maintaining a strength based meeting environment, staying within timeframes, giving all team participants the opportunity to contribute, holding people accountable for their commitments and the ability to assist a team in developing a consensus) for children and families.
Assisting young people and families in securing needed community resources and linkages to other services. Helping families to identify natural and informal supports.
Plan and facilitate fun and engaging activities involving physical and emotional regulation, promoting social skills and positive behaviors.
Interacting professionally with other stakeholders Division of Child Safety (DCS), Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), juvenile probation, Direct Service Providers (DSP), etc.
Performing other duties related to the position.
This position requires afternoon, evening, and weekend work. Adaptability in scheduling, driving throughout the county and working within the homes and communities of the families we support is required.
Education / Experience Needed :
High school diploma or GED
Must be BHT with two (2) years of related behavioral health work experience or related bachelor’s degree
Requirements :
Must be 21 years or older
Valid Arizona Driver's Licence with an acceptable 39 month driving record
Reliable transportation, including proof of Insurance
Candidates are required to submit a negative drug test
Obtain an Arizona DPS Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
Complete Adult, Child, and Infant CPR and First Aid training
Relevant experience may include jobs and positions like :
Behavioral Coach
Behavioral Health Technician
Case Aide
Visitation Facilitator
Community-based Specialist
Family Support Worker
Group Home Technician
In-home Support
Life Coach
Mentor