Part-Time Trauma-Informed Youth Behavior Specialist

DCCCA; Garden City (KS); Sur place; USD 16 531 - 24 796; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

DCCCA in Garden City, KS seeks a Part-Time Behavioral Interventionist to provide one-on-one youth support within the agency framework. You will follow policies and state regulations while engaging families and caregivers to ensure effective service plans and activities.

Responsibilities include supervising youths, facilitating living skills, documenting shifts within 24 hours, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Requires high school diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs.
• Ability 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.
• Commitment to advocacy for biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary, diverse teams.
• Flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening.

Responsabilités

• Provides one-on-one services to clients in the Behavioral Interventionist program.
• Maintains open communication with caregivers to ensure service efficacy.
• Provides direct supervision to client at all times.
• Assists clients with daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills.
• Coaches and applies approved intervention strategies.
• Engages clients with trauma-informed brain-stimulating activities.
• Follows Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to meet goals.
• Models positive behavior and problem-solving techniques.
• Completes shift documentation within 24 hours.
• Communicates with supervisor about services and concerns.
• Attends monthly staff meetings and trainings.
• Meets with client’s professional team and attends court hearings as requested.
• Participates in monthly supportive supervision.
• Requires evening and weekend availability.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

DCCCA in Garden City, KS seeks a Part-Time Behavioral Interventionist to provide one-on-one youth support within the agency framework. You will follow policies and state regulations while engaging families and caregivers to ensure effective service plans and activities.

Responsibilities include supervising youths, facilitating living skills, documenting shifts within 24 hours, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Evening and weekend availability is required.