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

FosterAdopt Connect • Cape Girardeau, MO

2d • 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 develop daily living skills, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships.

Behavioral Interventionists use neurodevelopmental activities, role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to help children build independence, manage emotions, improve communication, and develop positive skills. They follow individualized behavioral plans and create engaging activities based on each child’s interests and goals. Staff support and adhere to family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies. Clients are typically served three to five times per week, during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. The position serves the Sikeston, Missouri area and is supervised from the Cape Girardeau, Missouri office. Ongoing training, supervision, and professional development are provided.

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 for harming themselves or others, following paid training.
• 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 willing 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.
• 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 and teens facing mental and behavioral health challenges.
• Use trauma-informed approaches to support daily living skills, emotional regulation, independence, and healthy relationships.
• Conduct neurodevelopmental activities to help children build healthier patterns for emotional regulation and independence.
• 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 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.
• Help children improve communication and build skills for success at home, school, and in their communities.
• Perform safety holds on clients at immediate risk of harming themselves or others, following paid training.

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