Behavioral Interventionist Full-Time - Wichita

DCCCA; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Center in Wichita, KS, is seeking a Full-Time Behavioral Interventionist to support youth with elevated behavioral needs. The role provides one-on-one services, direct supervision, coaching of intervention strategies, and trauma-informed activities within approved plans and state regulations.

You will document outcomes within 24 hours, communicate with caregivers and the client’s multidisciplinary team, and participate in staff meetings and court hearings as requested by

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires high school diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one services to clients enrolled in Behavioral Interventionist program.
• Maintain strong communication with caregivers to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities.
• Provide direct supervision to client at all times.
• Assist clients with daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
• Provide direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies.
• Engage clients with trauma-informed brain-stimulating activities.
• Adhere to Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Full-Time

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

Requirements Include:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Requires high school diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs
• Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for biological, foster and adoptive families
• Must possess the ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
• Requires flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening