Topeka, KS- Behavioral Interventionist (Part-Time)

Fosteradopt; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Mileage reimbursement

Paid initial & ongoing training

Job summary

FosterAdoptConnect is seeking a Behavioral Interventionist to work one-on-one with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges. You will support emotional regulation, independence, and daily living skills through trauma-informed activities and role-modeling.

Position involves following individualized plans with supervision, engaging clients in activities, and working afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

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.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children to support emotional regulation and independence.
• Develop and follow individualized behavioral plans with supervision.
• Provide engaging activities and track progress during afternoon, evenings, and weekends.
• Maintain safety and professional boundaries with trauma-informed care.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Behavioral health support

Safety holds

Client engagement

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AboutFosterAdoptConnect

At Foster Adopt Connect (FAC),we'repartof 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'vebeen 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. Thesechildren and teensmay experience behavioral or relationship difficulties that impact placement stability. Using trauma-informed approaches, staff support daily living skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationshipsthroughengaging activities

WhatYou’llBe 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,staffsupport 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 diplomarequired; bachelor’s degree, preferred.
• Experience working with elevated behavioral needs, preferred.
• Must be willing and able toperform safety holds on clientsat immediate risk for harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, andlift upto 100 pounds.
• Must have smartphone(Android/iPhone) and laptop/computer willing to use for work purposes.
• Willing to commute up to30 miles to a client’s home.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR andCPICertifications

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hourly range $21.65-$24/hour,commensuratewith 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 someone interestedin:psychology, sociology, social work, counseling, human services, child development, special education, family support, youth services, autism services, behavioral technician, youth mentor.

FosterAdoptConnect does not and shall not discriminateon the basis ofrace, 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.