Childrens Behavioral Interventionist (Part-Time)

EmberHope; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

EmberHope Youthville is seeking a Children’s Behavioral Interventionist to provide one-on-one trauma-informed support in Therapeutic Family Foster Homes, helping youth heal and stay safely with their families.

You will deliver neuro-developmental activities, emotional regulation coaching, and collaborate with caregivers and the treatment team. Training will include Trauma-Informed Care, Crisis Prevention, and EHR documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare or related field.
• Ability to work in trauma-informed manner.
• Willingness to complete required trainings and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a stable, trauma-informed, supportive environment in Therapeutic Family Foster Homes.
• Deliver one-on-one neuro-developmental and coping skill activities.
• Support daily living and emotional regulation in line with the youth's treatment plan.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and approved intervention strategies as needed.
• Maintain strong communication with caregivers and the treatment team.
• Document services promptly in the agency's electronic health record.

Skills

Child welfare experience

Trauma-informed approach

Patience and compassion

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13634473 EmberHope Youthville, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services is committed to helping you succeed as an employee as you work to make a difference in the life of a child either directly or by offering administrative support. The Company strives for a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and opportunities to utilize leadership skills. Team members from all departments will focus on carrying out the EmberHope Youthville mission, vision, and values!

About The Behavioral Interventionist Program

Children who experienced trauma need consistent, patient, and compassionate support. The Behavioral Interventionist Program provides that support directly in the home through one-on-one, trauma-informed Care That Helps Children

Care That Helps Children

• Regulate emotions
• Strengthen coping skills
• Build healthy attachments
• Maintain stable placements with their caregivers

This Work Changes Lives And The Data Proves It

• 82% decrease in residential care admissions
• 75% decrease in psychiatric hospitalizations
• Significant improvement in emotional health and placement stability

A Role With Purpose

As a Childrens Behavioral Interventionist, you will work directly in Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH) providing one-on-one support to youth. You will use trauma-informed strategies, neuro-developmental activities, and consistent, nurturing presence to help them heal, grow, and remain safely in their home setting.

This Role Is a Strong Fit If You

• Have personal or professional child-welfare experience
• Celebrate small wins and believe healing is a journey
• Feel called to faith-driven, relationship-centered work
• Approach challenging moments with patience, grace, and consistency

What Youll Do

• Create and maintain a stable, trauma-informed, supportive environment within Therapeutic Family Foster Homes
• Deliver one-on-one neuro-developmental and coping skill activities
• Support daily living and emotional regulation in alignment with the childs treatment plan
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, direction, and approved intervention strategies at all times
• Maintain strong, open communication with caregivers
• Ensure caregivers approve shift activities and adhere to the childs established routines and structure
• Document services in the agencys electronic health record in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain knowledge of CBI and TFFH standards
• Follow all EmberHope Youthville Policies & Procedures, including the Employee Handbook and Clinical Services Handbook

Time Breakdown

• 70% Direct client services
• 15% Documentation
• 10% Crisis assistance
• 5% Meetings & training

Training & Preparation

No prior behavioral experience is required we train and prepare you thoroughly. Within your first 30 days, you will complete a blend of

In-person And Online Training, Including

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Neuro-stimulation activities
• Mental Health & Behavioral Understanding
• Cultural Diversity & DEI
• Professional Boundaries
• Suicide Prevention
• Mandatory Reporting
• Electronic Health Record Documentation
• State and CARF-required courses

You will also complete the required CBI Certification and maintain all ongoing training requirements, including your Behavioral Management Certification.

Why This Work Matters

Trauma doesnt heal overnight. Behavior doesnt change in a week. But with consistency, compassion, and connection healing can happen. In this role, your presence becomes a source of safety, stability, and hope. Your encouragement becomes the diffe ence that keeps a child safely with their family.

If you feel called to this purpose-driven work, wed love to meet you.

Additional Information

• Relocation Expense Covered: No
• Is this a remote job: Hybrid