The Role
Provides one-on-one life-skills training and behavioral support to youth and caregivers. Responsibilities include assessing needs, teaching independence and social skills, planning therapeutic community activities, supporting DCS reunification, developing treatment plans, tracking goals, documenting services, and transporting youth. The role is active and community-based throughout Tucson, with variable Monday–Saturday hours.
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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) – Life Success Specialist
At Zarephath, we don’t just provide care—we provide a roadmap to independence. We are looking for a Life Success Specialist to serve Tucson who is passionate about helping youth (ages 5–17) and their families build the practical skills they need to thrive. From teaching daily life skills to supporting DCS reunification efforts, your work will directly impact families right here in our community.
The Zarephath Vision
We believe in empowering families through meaningful, safe, and fun services. As a Life Success Specialist, you are a mentor, a teacher, and a champion for youth, fostering growth in safe and engaging environments.
Your Mission for Success
You will work 1:1 with youth and caregivers to create lasting change through:
✔ Experience: 1+ year in youth-focused behavioral health.
✔ Education: High School Diploma required (Bachelor’s in a related field preferred).
✔ Mobility: Must be 21+ with a valid Driver’s License and an insured personal vehicle (meeting $100K/$300K coverage requirements) to transport youth.
✔ Clearances: Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid, and a negative TB test.
✔ Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Compensation & Rewards
We value the specialized skills you bring to our families.
Note: 100 units = approx. 25 hours/week of face-to-face client time. Units may also be earned through care coordination and other approved tasks.
At Zarephath, we don’t just provide care—we provide a roadmap to independence. We are looking for a Life Success Specialist to serve Tucson who is passionate about helping youth (ages 5–17) and their families build the practical skills they need to thrive. From teaching daily life skills to supporting DCS reunification efforts, your work will directly impact families right here in our community.
The Zarephath Vision
We believe in empowering families through meaningful, safe, and fun services. As a Life Success Specialist, you are a mentor, a teacher, and a champion for youth, fostering growth in safe and engaging environments.
Your Mission for Success
You will work 1:1 with youth and caregivers to create lasting change through:
- Life Skills Training: Using the Ansell Casey Assessment to identify needs and teaching everything from social skills to daily independence.
- Community Impact: Planning therapeutic activities, sports, and recreational outings in local parks and venues that make learning "hands-on."
- Reunification Support: Collaborating with DCS to help families stay together and build a stable future.
- Goal Tracking: Developing individualized treatment plans and maintaining high-quality documentation to celebrate every milestone.
- Flexible & Active: Monday – Saturday, with hours varying based on client needs.
- Year-Round Engagement: Impact continues through summer and school breaks.
- On the Move: This is a community-based role involving travel throughout the valley, frequent movement, transport, and both indoor and outdoor activities.
✔ Experience: 1+ year in youth-focused behavioral health.
✔ Education: High School Diploma required (Bachelor’s in a related field preferred).
✔ Mobility: Must be 21+ with a valid Driver’s License and an insured personal vehicle (meeting $100K/$300K coverage requirements) to transport youth.
✔ Clearances: Fingerprint Clearance Card, CPR/First Aid, and a negative TB test.
✔ Tech Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Compensation & Rewards
We value the specialized skills you bring to our families.
- Initial Salary (First 60 Days): $38,000 – $42,000.
- Incentivized Growth: After probation, you’ll transition to a Base Salary + Pay-Per-Unit model.
Note: 100 units = approx. 25 hours/week of face-to-face client time. Units may also be earned through care coordination and other approved tasks.
- Travel Support: Mileage reimbursement is provided for your work across the Tucson area.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of experience in youth-focused behavioral health
- High school diploma
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license
- Insured personal vehicle with $100,000/$300,000 coverage requirements
- Fingerprint Clearance Card
- CPR and First Aid certification
- Negative TB test
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
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The Company
What We Do
Zarephath Community Services is dedicated to nurturing the well-being of children, youth, and families across Arizona by providing high-quality, compassionate behavioral health services and personalized care.
