Troy, MO- Part-time Behavioral Interventionist ($21.65-24hr)

FosterAdopt Connect • Hannibal, MO

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About The Position

FosterAdopt Connect is a child welfare organization serving children, teens, and families in Kansas and Missouri. This part-time Behavioral Interventionist position serves the Troy, Missouri area and is supervised out of the Hannibal, Missouri office.

Behavioral Interventionists work one-on-one with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges, including children with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect. They use trauma-informed approaches and neurodevelopmental activities to help children develop daily living skills, emotional regulation, independence, healthy relationships, and communication. Staff use role-modeling, coaching, and redirection, follow individualized behavioral plans, and create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals. They also support family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies. Work with clients typically takes place three to five times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The role includes ongoing supervision, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma required.
• Willing and able to perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• Able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have a smartphone (Android or iPhone) and a laptop or computer 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 required.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPI certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience working with elevated behavioral needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and neurodevelopmental activities to support emotional regulation, independence, and daily living skills.
• Use role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to help children develop positive skills and manage emotions.
• Follow individualized behavioral plans.
• Create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals.
• Support family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies.
• Help children develop healthy relationships, improve communication, and succeed at home, school, and in their communities.
• Perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPI certifications.

Benefits

• Paid time off/vacation accrual, with a maximum accumulation of 60 hours per year.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid initial and ongoing training.
• Mileage reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED