Behavioral Interventionist

Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas Traffic Safety Resource Office seeks an Behavioral Interventionist to provide one-on-one services to clients in the Behavioral Interventionist program, following agency requirements, contracts, state regulations and COA standards. You will maintain strong communication with caregivers and supervise clients during shifts, guiding daily activities and living skills.

You will apply trauma-informed activities, follow goals in Individualized Behavioral Objective Plans, model positive behavior,

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Behavioral Interventionist program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times.
• Maintains strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts.
• Provides direct supervision to client at all times.
• Assists clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
• Provides direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies.
• Actively and regularly engages with client by using approved trauma-informed brain stimulating activities.
• Adheres to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals.
• Models positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Completes all shift documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of a shift worked.
• Maintains strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions.
• Participates as an active team member by attending and participating in all scheduled staff meetings (bi-monthly) and professional development trainings.
• Meets with client's professional team and attends court hearings as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in monthly supportive supervision with direct supervisor.
• Requires evening and weekend availability.
• Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
• DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
• DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of Absence, Compensation, Training, And Any Other Terms, Conditions, And privileges of employment.

Job description

Position Overview

• Provides one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Behavioral Interventionist program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times.
• Maintains strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts. Adheres to family routines and structure as established.
• Provides direct supervision to client at all times.
• Assists clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
• Provides direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies.
• Actively and regularly engages with client by using approved trauma-informed brain stimulating activities.
• Adheres to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals.
• Models positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques.
• Completes all shift documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of a shift worked.
• Maintains strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions.
• Participates as an active team member by attending and participating in all scheduled staff meetings (bi-monthly) and professional development trainings.
• Meets with client's professional team and attends court hearings as requested by supervisor.
• Participates in monthly supportive supervision with direct supervisor.
• Requires evening and weekend availability.
• Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks. Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
• DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.
• DCCCA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of DCCCA to comply with all federal, state, and local laws concerning the employment of women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in every location in which DCCCA has facilities. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of Absence, Compensation, Training, And Any Other Terms, Conditions, And privileges of employment.