Family Support Counselor

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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.

What youll do:

EMPACT-SPC is on the cutting edge in providing unconditional service to
children and families. We offer many opportunities for professional
development and growth. Our Childrens Services Department is constantly
developing and enhancing programs to meet the needs of families in the
community.

TheseSchool BasedandCommunity BasedFamily Support Counselor positions
require a natural ability to form positive supportive relationships with
children in caring, family and community based environments using ways
that adhere to the AZ 12 Principles. Assist with the coordination of
case management services and communication of community-based resources.
Perform procedures to support clinical operations including problem
resolution and customer service; documentation, facilitates Child and
Family Teams, and perform other duties as assigned, which may include
mentoring children, assisting with living skills, providing respite for
families, and other supportive services. This role requires a high level
of work within the individual adolescent community, as well as Group
Facilitation.

Essential Responsibilities:

– Promote and protect the health, safety, and emotional well being of
children and families by assisting, supporting and educating them to
prevent illness and avoid unsafe activities.
– Provide mentoring, life and social skill building to children and
their families in their home and in community-based settings.
– Collaborate with various stakeholder groups.
– Provide psychosocial rehabilitation living skills training in
childrens homes or community-based settings.
– Provide respite for families and assist with living skills in the
home community-based settings.
– In-home family and individual counseling.
– Work with the child, family, and any support network to identify
areas of risk and to create safeguards specific to these concerns.
– Assists the CFT in crisis stabilization and transitional moves to
and from higher levels of care.
– Consistently address challenging behaviors proactively,
respectfully, and by avoiding the use of aversive or deprivation
intervention techniques in family-centered, strengths-based manners.

What youll provide:

– High School Diploma/GED is required.
– BHT level as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS is required.
– Experience working with children with behavioral needs and different
diagnosis.
– Experience working with parents on parenting skills, modifying
behavior and modeling parenting style.
– Ability to engage with others easily, coordinate with DCS and follow
up in timely manner.
– Previous use of behavior charts and behavior modification skills.
– Ability to work a flexible schedule including evening and/or
weekend hours.
– Comfort level working with and transporting youth in company
vehicles.
– Detail oriented and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced
environment.
– Bilingual Spanish speaking is preferred.
– Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
– Must have a valid AZ drivers license with no major infractions in
the past three years.
– Must have regular access to reliable transportation.
– 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-SPCs liability insurance
carrier is required. Out of state applicants must provide a 3 years
of driving record upon hire.
– Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21
years old. Staff members who provide support services
(administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old. All
employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or
equivalent.

What well offer: