Behavioral Interventionist — Trauma-Informed Care for Kids

FosterAdopt Connect; Independence (MO); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hourly wage: $21.65–$24/hour

Paid Time Off 60 hrs/yr

Employee Assistance Program

Paid training

Mileage reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

FosterAdoptConnect in Independence, MO seeks Behavioral Interventionists to support children and families in daily living skills and emotional regulation through structured activities.

Role involves traveling to client homes, following personalized plans, and delivering trauma-informed support with ongoing training and supervision. Eligible candidates bring empathy, reliability, and a commitment to child welfare.

Formación

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Experience working with elevated behavioral needs, preferred.
• Must be willing and able to perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk for harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have smartphone(Android/iPhone) and laptop/computer willing to use for work purposes.
• Willing to commute up to 30 miles to a client’s home.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPICertifications

Responsabilidades

• Behavioral Interventionists (BIs) work with children on neurodevelopmental activities that help build healthier patterns for emotional regulation and independence.
• Through role-modeling, coaching, and redirection, staff support children in developing positive skills and managing emotions more effectively.
• BIs follow individualized behavioral plans while receiving ongoing training, supervision, and professional development.
• Staff create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals and typically work with clients 3–5 times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Our staff help children build the skills they need to develop healthy relationships, improve communication, and succeed at home, school, and in their communities.
• Our staff support and adhere to the family’s routine and structures while modeling and offering supportive behavioral strategies.

Conocimientos

Safety holds

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR

CPICertifications

Educación

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Smartphone

Laptop/computer

Descripción del empleo

FosterAdoptConnect in Independence, MO seeks Behavioral Interventionists to support children and families in daily living skills and emotional regulation through structured activities.

Role involves traveling to client homes, following personalized plans, and delivering trauma-informed support with ongoing training and supervision. Eligible candidates bring empathy, reliability, and a commitment to child welfare.