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

FosterAdopt Connect • Hannibal, MO

5d • $22 - $24

About The Position

FosterAdopt Connect is hiring a part-time Behavioral Interventionist to serve the Troy, Missouri area, with supervision provided by the Hannibal, Missouri office. The role supports children and teens experiencing mental and behavioral health challenges, including those with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect and behavioral or relationship difficulties that may affect placement stability.

Behavioral Interventionists work one-on-one with children on neurodevelopmental activities that foster emotional regulation, independence, daily living skills, healthy relationships, and communication. They use trauma-informed approaches, role-modeling, coaching, and redirection, and follow individualized behavioral plans. Staff create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals, support family routines and structures, and model supportive behavioral strategies. Clients are typically served three to five times per week, during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. 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 an Android or iPhone smartphone 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 neurodevelopmental activities to build emotional regulation, independence, daily living skills, healthy relationships, and communication.
• Use role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to support positive skill development and emotional management.
• Follow each child's individualized behavioral plan.
• Create engaging activities based on the child's interests and goals.
• Support and adhere to family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies.
• Work with clients typically three to five times per week, including 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