Children's Behavior Interventionist

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mental Health Association of South Central Kansas is seeking a part-time Children’s Behavior Interventionist to work with high-risk youth and families. The role emphasizes structured sessions five days a week, three hours daily, using the Strengthening Families curriculum and neurostimulator activities to promote stabilization and recovery.

The position involves coordinating services and documenting progress with a focus on trauma-informed practices.

Qualifications

• Requires a non-judgmental attitude and ability to relate to families served.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Experience identifying and obtaining formal and informal resources for families.

Responsibilities

• Completes 40 hours of KDADS trainings prior to meeting the first family and annual trainings thereafter.
• Uses the Strengthening Families curriculum during visits and makes it relatable to families.
• Provides at least 3 neurostimulator activities per day with youth and family.
• Implements trauma-informed interventions on each visit.
• Supports youth in developing daily living independence and skills.
• Builds rapport with caregivers and provides ongoing support.
• Assesses youth progress every 3 months using CAFAS.

Skills

Non-judgmental attitude

Relatable with families

Resource acquisition experience

Strong communication skills

Job description

Description

POSITION TITLE:

Children's Behavior Interventionist

FLSA CLASSIFICATION:

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Children's Case Management Coordinator/Family Coordinator

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

N/A

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Children's Behavior Interventionist (CBI) provides intensive services to identified high risk youth and their families to achieve stability and avoid placement disruption. The CBI works with the youth and their family 5 days per week, 3 hours at a time using the Strengthening Families curriculum and neurostimulator activities to assist youth and family to gain optimal recovery and stabilization. The CBI also assist family members with identifying formal and informal resources to connect with to help with current stressors and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Completes 40 hours of KDADS required trainings prior to meeting with first family and annual trainings thereafter.
• 2. Utilizes the Strengthening Family's curriculum with each family visit and is able to use the curriculum in a way that is relatable to family members.
• 3. Provides at least 3 neurostimulator activities each day when working with youth and family.
• 4. Able to implement trauma-informed interventions on each visit.
• 5. Works with identified youth on developing independence in daily living skills.
• 6. Builds rapport with caregivers and provides support on each visit.
• 7. Assesses identified youth's progress every 3 months utilizing the CAFAS.
• 8. Participates in the planning sessions with the child, family, and any other formal or informal supports identified to develop a Behavioral Plan. Behavioral Plan outlines the child's targeted behaviors, behavioral goals, individualized intervention strategies, crisis prevention, and safety measures.
• 9. Conducts 90 day reviews to monitor progress toward goals and make revisions as deemed appropriate in conjunction with child and family and any other providers involved with family.
• 7. Monitoring the safety, well-being, and progress of members of the family and notifying the Family Coordinator of changes in status.
• 8. Coordinating ancillary and community services to meet identified goals based on parent and child's needs. Ensuring that consistent and appropriate medical, community, employment, and educational services are being provided.
• 9. Completed progress notes for each child and family encounter within 24 hours of the service.
• 10. Completes required paperwork as needed and timely such as Release of Information forms and CAFAS assessments.
• 11. Provides level of ancillary support consistent with the demonstrated needs for all family members.

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Attending staff meetings and training as required.
• 2. Clocking in and clocking out for time worked, recording mileage, and other agency-required data entry accurately and on time.
• 3. Documenting and providing essential information required by the Family Coordinator and Program Manager.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The position of CBI requires a non-judgmental attitude and perspective of others, ability to be personable and relatable to person's served, experience with resource acquisition, and the ability to work professionally with internal and external personnel. In addition the position requires good communication skills, both oral and written, and successful experience in working with families or other vulnerable populations.

All the above duties and responsibilities are considered essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as a detailed statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisors, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Driving (for purposes of community mobility)
• Lifting/carrying up to thirty (30) pounds
• Bending/Stooping

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