La Frontera Center Inc.·Tempe, Arizona
The specialist is responsible for scheduling the Call Center and Mobile Crisis teams to ensure contractual coverage requirements are met. They also support the hiring process for the crisis department, including scheduling interviews and tracking candidates.
EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera Arizona 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.
The Administrative Support Specialist is responsible for the scheduling of the Call Center and Mobile Crisis teams to assure both programs have the coverage required by contractual agreements
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 5 years in a Clerical/Admin role
Effective written and verbal communication skills with proven organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical andproblem solvingskills, attention to detail, and independent judgment.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to juggle multiple projects and make immediate adjustments towork flow/task. Ability to be proactive andanticipateneeds.
Skill inmaintainingrelationships across all levels of the agency and community.
Ability to work well under deadline pressure in afast pacedenvironment supporting several Behavioral Health programs.
Ability tomaintainconfidentiality in dealing with issues of a sensitive nature.
A valid AZ Driver's License with no major infractions inpast39 monthsis required.
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.
Market context
Behavioral health employers in Arizona often look for candidates who can connect directly with clients through lived experience and strong community-based support skills. These roles can be competitive because they may require a high school diploma, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and quick completion of Peer Support Certification, along with a valid Arizona driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your certification timeline and clearance readiness before applying.