Behavioral Interventionist Coordinator - KCK

FosterAdopt Connect • Kansas City, KS

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About The Position

The BI Coordinator provides supervision to frontline staff employed in the Behavioral Interventionist program .

Requirements

• M aster’s Degree (or Bachelor’s Degree plus two (2) years of experience working in non-profit social service agencies) in social work, psychology, public administration, or a related human services field
• Previous experience working with at-risk populations
• Familiarity with the child welfare system
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems
• Core understanding of program development, implementation and evaluation
• Outstanding organizational and planning skills
• Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for foster and adoptive families
• Strong verbal communication skills and demonstrated cap ability to write clearly and persuasively
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills.
• Q uickly establish rapport and build trust
• The aptitude to c ollaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams
• Flexible and a self -starter; multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented while meeting all deadlines
• Work as a necessary part of a team effort with colleagues of all demographics
• Model ethical and professional behavior at all times
• Participate in ongoing meetings/professional memberships and trainings as required by the Program Director/ President
• Experience working with marginalized communities with a nuanced understanding of systemic oppressions
• Flexibility and adaptability; shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations

Responsibilities

• Responsible for employee satisfaction within the In-Home Behavioral programs.
• Strive to b uild a strong sense of team with in the department
• Ensure frontline staff are given proper support and advocacy
• Attend job fairs and promote direct-service staff openings
• In collaboration with the Hiring C oordinator, conduct interviews , and participate in the on-boarding process
• Plan and execute training for all new hires in the program
• Coordinate, in collaboration with Family Coordinators, Program Manager , and the training department, training requirements and training opportunities and needs for direct-service staff
• P repare and facilitate BI Monthly meetings
• Collaborate with Family Coordinators and Directors to conduct client/staff matchings
• Complete all Staff Profiles to be used for matching families with staff
• Conduct individual phone supervisory conferences at least monthly, and face-to-face conferences quarterly, with the goal of on-going evaluation of the Behavioral Interventionists’ work product . Any noted concerns ( i.e. work performance or client issues) need to be communicated with the Program Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of report
• Complete BIs 90-Day and Annual Evaluation processes
• P rovide in-home observation shifts to BI staff every six (6) months
• T rack all missed shifts and check shift note completion on a daily basis
• P artnership with Family Coordinators to facilitate family/staff meetings as issues arise
• Attend team meetings of clients when requested
• P artnership with the Program Manager to complete necessary corrective actions and terminations
• U pdate family/staff schedule in SAM , electronic health record to reflect hours being utilized as needed
• Update and track empl oyee timecards in the payroll system
• Provide support to Behavioral Interventionists during OHI Investigations
• Participate as an active team member with colleagues of all demographics in order to effectively and efficiently serve clients
• Maintain contact and relationship building with other partner agencies and community stakeholders
• Maintain strong, open communication with colleagues and direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns or questions
• Work collaboratively with branch office (s) to ensure program fidelity
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Attend trainings as for ongoing professional development
• Complete agency reports and statistics as needed or assigned
• Ensure procedures are in place to track and report program outcomes and quality assurance
• Ensure all resource provider files are in compliance with requirements
• P artnership with the Program Manager to complete Critical Incident Reports and reviews as necessary
• P artnership with Family Coordinators to complete all Incident Report Reviews within 2 business days of an incident report being completed

Benefits

• Highly-competitive health plan
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) with generous employer contribution
• Life insurance and long-term disability provided at no cost to employee
• Voluntary life and short-term disability options available
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% employer match
• Flexible Spending Account with medical expense and dependent care options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous paid time off and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees