Child Behavioral Interventionist Entry Level (East Jackson County) PART-TIME $21-$24 per hour
About The Position
Behavioral Interventionists work one-on-one with children facing mental and behavioral health challenges, often with histories of trauma, abuse, or neglect. These children and teens may experience behavioral or relationship difficulties that impact placement stability. Using trauma-informed approaches, staff support daily living skills, emotional regulation, healthy relationships through engaging activities. Behavioral Interventionists (BIs) work with children on neurodevelopmental activities that help build healthier patterns for emotional regulation and independence. Through role-modeling, coaching, and redirection, staff support children in developing positive skills and managing emotions more effectively. BIs follow individualized behavioral plans while receiving ongoing training, supervision, and professional development. Staff create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals and typically work with clients 3–5 times per week during afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Our staff help children build the skills they need to develop healthy relationships, improve communication, and succeed at home, school, and in their communities. Our staff support and adhere to the family’s routine and structures while modeling and offering supportive behavioral strategies.
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 for harming themselves or others, following paid training.
- Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
- Must have smart phone (Android/iPhone) and laptop/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 facing mental and behavioral health challenges.
- Support daily living skills, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships through engaging activities.
- Work with children on neurodevelopmental activities that help build healthier patterns for emotional regulation and independence.
- Support children in developing positive skills and managing emotions more effectively through role-modeling, coaching, and redirection.
- Follow individualized behavioral plans.
- Create engaging activities based on each child's interests and goals.
- Support and adhere to the family’s routine and structures.
- Model and offer supportive behavioral strategies.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off/Vacation accrual with max accumulation of 60hrs per year
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid initial & on-going training
- Mileage reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
