Topeka, KS- Behavioral Interventionist (Part-Time)

Jobless; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Mileage reimbursement

Paid training

Job summary

FosterAdopt Connect in Kansas seeks a passionate Behavioral Interventionist to support children and families in the child welfare system. You will work one-on-one with children, using trauma-informed strategies to improve emotional regulation, communication and social skills in home, school, and community settings.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized behavioral plans, providing training and supervision, and offering engaging activities aligned with each child’s goals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience with elevated behavioral needs, preferred.
• Must be willing and able to perform safety holds on at-risk clients after training.
• Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have smartphone and laptop/computer for work use.
• Willing to commute up to 30 miles to a client’s home.
• Valid driver’s license and car insurance.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPI Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work with children on neurodevelopmental activities to improve emotional regulation and independence.
• Follow individualized behavioral plans with ongoing training, supervision, and development.
• Create engaging activities based on each child’s interests and goals; typically 3–5 visits per week in afternoons/evenings/weekends.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Emotional regulation

Communication

Empathy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor’s degree preferred

CPI Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

About FosterAdopt Connect

At Foster Adopt Connect (FAC), we're part of something much bigger than ourselves. Every day, our teams work with children, teens, and families who are facing challenges in the child welfare system. For over 25 years, we've been creating unique solutions in Kansas and Missouri, helping children have brighter futures and building stronger communities.

About The Behavioral Interventionist Program

Behavioral Interventionists work one-on-one with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges, often with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect. These children and teens may experience behavioral or relationship difficulties that impact placement stability. Using trauma-informed approaches, staff support daily living skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships through engaging activities

What You’ll Be Doing

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 supportand adhere to the family’sroutine and structures while modeling and offering supportive behavioral strategies.

Qualifications:

• 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 smart phone (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 CPI Certifications

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly range $21.65-$24/hour, commensurate with degree(s) and experience
• Paid Time Off/Vacation accrual with max accumulation of 60hrs per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid initial & on-going training
• Mileage reimbursement

*This role is a great fit for: psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, human services, child development, special education, family support, youth services, autism services, behavioral technician, youth mentor.

FosterAdopt Connect does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its programs or services. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and members.