Behavior Intervention Specialist

Cornerstones of Care•Kansas City, KS

2d•$44,000 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Behavior Intervention Specialist to join our team. Your role will work with youth who have been assigned to the Kansas Foster Care high acuity case team, as well as the youth’s caregivers, to provide interventions, strategies, coaching and incentives. As a member of the KS Foster Care team, you will work with four other team members and report to our Manager of High Acuity Permanency Services.

Requirements

One to three years of experience working with teenagers who have high behavioral needs
High School Diploma
At least 21 years of age
Pass background check, physical, and drug screening
A valid driver’s license in the state you reside in
Proof of current vehicle insurance
Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Current Registered Behavioral Technician or Positive Behavior Support certificates preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide three hours of in-person behavioral intervention services to each of the youth on the assigned caseload, with a caseload of a maximum of five youth.
Document progress towards treatment plan goals and any interventions provided.
In collaboration with the assigned high acuity case management specialist, provide coaching and modeling to the caregivers and parents as they learn to effectively manage the youth’s behaviors.
When needed for the purpose of safety, attending worker-child, parent-child or worker-parent visits alongside the case manager.

Benefits

9 Paid Holidays
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Leave
Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)
Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts)
Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life)
Long-term disability insurance
Basic term life/AD&D insurance
Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match
Pet Insurance
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement program
Public Service Loan Forgiveness