Youth and Family Behavioral Health Coach

Description

Join Arizona Youth & Family Services, Inc. (AYFS), a dedicated nonprofit organization making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families. As a member of our team, you will engage in providing essential behavioral health services, working directly with youth and their families.

Our organization values helping others, and if you are interested in exploring a career in social work or psychology, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Compensation And Benefits

• Competitive salary of \(25,000 - \)30,000/year, based on skills, education, and experience.
• Health insurance fully covered by the employer.
• 403(B) retirement plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Extensive training and leadership development opportunities.
  
  

About Arizona Youth & Family Services, Inc.

AYSF is a nonprofit, community behavioral health agency serving children, adolescents, and families across Maricopa County. Our services include:

• Home-based crisis management.
• Outpatient counseling.
• Medication management and education.
• One-on-one behavior coaching.
• Case management and parent support.
• Psycho-educational programs.
  
  

We are committed to delivering our services in a culturally sensitive and family-focused manner to help children and families succeed in their respective environments.

A Day in the Life of a Behavior Coach

In this role, you will be instrumental in implementing treatment plans to prevent behavioral escalations. You will:

• Collaborate with therapists, clients, and families to establish and work towards treatment goals.
• Conduct one-on-one sessions with children in their homes, schools, or communities.
• Develop and teach age-appropriate behavioral interventions tailored to individual clients.
• Track progress and reinforce follow-through on interventions.
• Participate in weekly supervision and ongoing training.
  
  

This position is critical in preventing hospitalization and facilitating transitions to lower levels of care for children showing progress. The work you accomplish will make a significant difference in the lives of the families you serve.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, child development, education, or a related field.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with children, adolescents, or families dealing with behavioral challenges.
• Knowledge of behavioral interventions, including behavior contracts and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Excellent time management skills and a positive demeanor in challenging situations.
  
  

Work Schedule

The Behavior Coach position includes non-traditional hours, with typical schedules requiring staff to work with clients between 3 PM - 9 PM, based on client needs.

Ready to Join Our Youth and Family Services Team?

We value your time and have made the application process quick and efficient. If you believe you are a good fit for this position and are eager to contribute to our mission, please complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application on our website. We look forward to meeting you!

Employment Type: Full-Time