Wamego, KS- Part-time Behavioral Interventionist ($21.65-24hr)

FosterAdopt Connect • Topeka, KS

5d • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

FosterAdopt Connect’s Behavioral Interventionists work one-on-one with children and teens facing mental and behavioral health challenges, including those with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect. The role supports children whose behavioral or relationship difficulties may affect placement stability, using trauma-informed approaches to build daily living skills, emotional regulation, independence, and healthy relationships.

Behavioral Interventionists use neurodevelopmental activities, role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to help children develop positive skills and manage emotions. They follow individualized behavioral plans, create engaging activities tailored to each child’s interests and goals, and support family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies. Staff typically meet with clients three to five times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The position serves the Wamego, Kansas area and is supervised out of the Topeka, Kansas office. Ongoing supervision, training, and professional development are provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma required.
• Must be willing and able to perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• Must be 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.
• Willingness to commute up to 30 miles to a client’s home.
• Valid driver’s license, car insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Maintain First Aid, CPR, and CPI certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience working with elevated behavioral needs.

Responsibilities

• Work one-on-one with children and teens experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges.
• Use trauma-informed approaches and neurodevelopmental activities to build emotional regulation, independence, daily living skills, communication, and healthy relationships.
• Provide role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to help clients develop positive skills and manage emotions.
• Follow each client’s individualized behavioral plan.
• Create engaging activities based on each child’s interests and goals.
• Support and adhere to family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies.
• Typically work with clients three to five times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, following paid training.

Benefits

• Paid time off and 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