Children’s Behavior Interventionist

Job overview

The Children’s Behavior Interventionist role is onsite in Wichita, KS. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mental Health America of South Central Kansas’s services for high-risk youth and their families. The interventionist provides intensive, recurring family services intended to promote stability and help avoid placement disruption. Using the Strengthening Families curriculum, neurostimulator activities, and trauma-informed interventions, the role supports youth and caregivers in building skills, connecting with resources, and progressing toward individualized behavioral goals.

What you'll do

• Work with youth and families five days per week for three hours at a time
• use the Strengthening Families curriculum during family visits
• provide at least three neurostimulator activities each day when working with youth and family
• implement trauma-informed interventions
• support youth in daily living skills
• build rapport with caregivers
• assess progress every three months using CAFAS
• participate in behavioral planning and 90-day reviews
• monitor family safety and progress and notify the Family Coordinator of status changes
• coordinate ancillary and community services
• complete progress notes within 24 hours and required paperwork
• attend required meetings and training
• record mileage and agency data accurately.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

children’s behavior interventionist

youth and family services

trauma-informed care

strengthening families

behavioral planning

cafas

wichita ks

mental health america of south central kansas

full-time

family support

community services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Completes 40 hours of KDADS-required training before meeting the first family, with annual training thereafter; community mobility driving is part of the role.

About the employer

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.