Trauma-Informed Youth Interventionist (Evenings/Weekends)

DCCCA Day Reporting Ctr; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DCCCA Day Reporting Center in Winfield, KS seeks a Part-time Behavioral Interventionist to support youth with elevated behavioral needs. The role requires evenings and weekend availability and involves one-on-one client work, supervision, and implementation of approved intervention strategies.

You will collaborate with caregivers and a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation within 24 hours, and participate in trainings and meetings to support treatment goals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Requires high school diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs.
• Must be able 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.
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for biological, foster and adoptive families.
• Must possess the ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams.
• Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations.
• Requires flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Provides one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Behavioral Interventionist program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times
• Maintains strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts. Adheres to family routines and structure as established
• Provides direct supervision to client at all times
• Assists clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills
• Provides direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies
• Actively and regularly engages with client by using approved trauma-informed brain stimulating activities
• Adheres to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals
• Models positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques
• Completes all shift documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of a shift worked
• Maintains strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions
• Participates as an active team member by attending and participating in all scheduled staff meetings (bi-monthly) and professional development trainings
• Meets with client's professional team and attends court hearings as requested by supervisor
• Participates in monthly supportive supervision with direct supervisor
• Requires evening and weekend availability

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Job description

DCCCA Day Reporting Center in Winfield, KS seeks a Part-time Behavioral Interventionist to support youth with elevated behavioral needs. The role requires evenings and weekend availability and involves one-on-one client work, supervision, and implementation of approved intervention strategies.

You will collaborate with caregivers and a multidisciplinary team, maintain documentation within 24 hours, and participate in trainings and meetings to support treatment goals.