Child Behavioral Interventionist (Independence & North KC) PART-TIME $21-$24 per hour

FosterAdopt Connect•Independence, MO

3d•$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, often involving 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 provide neurodevelopmental activities and use role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to help children develop positive skills and manage emotions. They follow individualized behavioral plans, create engaging activities based on each child’s interests and goals, and support family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies. Staff receive ongoing training, supervision, and professional development. The position typically involves working with clients three to five times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends, helping them build skills for home, school, and community settings.

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 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.
Provide neurodevelopmental activities that 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 family routines and structures while modeling supportive behavioral strategies.
Help children 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.