ACT Program Assistant EMPACT in Phoenix, Arizona at La Frontera Center Inc.

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 you’ll do:

Our Comunidad community-based team offers services to a specialized population in the Phoenix Metro area. We are committed to treating the whole person and weaving individualized services to support our members independence and recovery goals. Our jobs offer stability, flexibility, and community!

We are looking for a dynamic professional for our ACT Program Assistant position. The candidate will be a self-starter with a high level of initiative; highly detail-oriented; flexible and adaptable to varied circumstances and environments. Candidate must have the ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously while responding flexibly to changing needs and priorities. This position will provide clerical and administrative services and assistance to the ACT Program.

What you’ll provide:

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED required, Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience with SMI populations is Required.
• Two years office experience and successful interaction with all levels/disciplines of people in the work environment.
• Experience working in community behavioral health setting preferred.
• Must have excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Basic level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and multi-line phone systems and general math skills.
• Clerical experience, able to type 40 WPM.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and independent judgement.
• Must be highly organized and able to multi-task.
• Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.

What we’ll offer:

(Full-time employees)

• 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!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF).

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason.

EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.