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Now Hiring What: Mentors (FT) 

JOB DESCRIPTION:  Mentors are direct care professionals that implement the daily structure for clients, facilitate group discussions and are available for crisis intervention. BHT’s and BHPP’s are responsible to provide a safe and secure environment for clients through therapeutic supervision at all times and actively participating in scheduled events and activities. As a BHT or BHPP you will participate in exciting outings including going to museums, roller skating, and more! Our

Mentors are full of energy, creating a fun and safe environment for our kids, patient while working with them and empathetic, showing compassion and truly caring about each of them.  The IDEAL candidate must: *be positive and upbeat*be able to function in a high stress environment*be dependable*be caring and compassionate*display a willingness to learn*possess a level 1 fingerprint clearance card from DPS*possess a valid driver’s license*39-month clean driving record *pass drug screen. empathetic, a team player, have excellent written and verbal communication skills, energetic, creative, understand the theories of behavior management and positive reinforcement, and represent yourself as a positive role model. Someone who is compassionate and excited to work with and help children. Additionally, you must be able to complete new hire orientation classes, mandatory training have a strong passion for working with and helping children and adolescents.  Knowledge of behavioral management, de-escalation methods, crisis intervention, and defusing techniques to prevent violent behavior harmful to self or others and the ability to apply these techniques at various levels of crisis is a plus!  The schedule includes but is not limited to late afternoons, evenings and weekends  REQUIREMENTS:  * Applicant must be 21+ years of age or older * Must have a High School Diploma or GED * Basic Computer Skills * Read, Write & Speak English Clearly  * Valid AZ Driver's License * Clean driving record * CPR/First aid training * Reliable transportation to get to and from the assigned work setting  MINIMUM EDUCATION:

Behavioral Health Technicians (MENTOR BHT)  (Benson, Safford, and Sierra Vista )  An individual who meets the applicable requirements in A.A.C. R9-20-204 and: a. Has a master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in a field related to behavioral health; b. Is a registered nurse; c. Is a physician assistant who is not working as a medical practitioner; d. Has a bachelor’s degree and at least one year of full-time behavioral health work experience; e. Has an associate’s degree and at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; f. Has a high school diploma or high school equivalency diploma and: i. 18 credit hours of post-high school education in a field related to behavioral health completed no more than four

years before the date the individual begins providing behavioral health services and two years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or ii. Four years of full-time behavioral health work experience; or g. Is licensed as a practical nurse, according to A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 15, with at least two years of full-time behavioral health work experience.  Behavioral Health Paraprofessionals (MENTOR BHPP)  (Benson, Safford, and Sierra Vista)  If you do not meet the requirements for a BHT, you may meet criteria for a Behavioral Health Paraprofessional per A.A.C. Title 9, Chapter 20 (R9-20-101): a. An Associate’s degree or b. A high school diploma, or  c. A high school equivalency diploma.  SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:  * Protect client rights * Provide treatment that promotes client dignity, independence, individuality, strengths, privacy, and choice

* Provide the behavioral health services that the agency is authorized to provide and that the staff member is qualified to provide * Protect and maintain the confidentiality of client records and information * Recognize and respect cultural differences  * Recognize, prevent, and respond to a situation in which a client might be a danger to self or a danger to others * May be experiencing a medical emergency * Read and implement a client's treatment plan; * Assist a client in accessing community services and resources  * Record and document client information

Caring Connections for Special Needs LLC is a drug-free workplace, drug testing required. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled 

Please apply at www.ccsneeds.com