Behavioral Interventionist

K VC Missouri - Community Based Services

Job Summary

The Behavioral Interventionist (BI) Program is an intensive program designed to help children who have experienced trauma heal in their family homes. Clients in the BI program struggle with behavioral and emotional management to the degree that their behaviors threaten the stability of their current placement. The main goal of the program is to provide assistance to both the parents and child, thus decreasing the need for short-term hospitalizations, long-term residential admittance, and/or adoption disruption. The Behavioral Interventionist assists with re-direction, teaching of replacement positive behaviors to the child, coaching, and role-modeling to the family how to address the child's behavior.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Social Work, or a related field, preferred but not required.
• Certification in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) or coursework related to behavior management is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of behavior principles, including reinforcement, shaping, and extinction.
• Experience working with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), developmental disabilities, or other behavioral concerns.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and work independently.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to manage challenging behaviors in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work collaboratively with families, teachers, and other professionals.
• Strong customer service focus and excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness to travel
• Current, valid driver's license and meet KVC requirement for driver's insurance

Experience:

• At least 1 year of experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges, preferably in a clinical, educational, or therapeutic setting.
• Experience with behavior modification techniques and direct intervention implementation.

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy or other evidence-based behavior management strategies.
• Experience working in a school, clinical, or home setting with children or adolescents.
• Familiarity with various behavioral assessment tools and interventions.

Ability to adapt interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Must be 21 years old to apply

Pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check required

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off

Enjoy a generous amount of leave to support your work-life balance.

• Paid Parental Leave

Receive financial support during parental leave to help you spend quality time with your new family member.

• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

Comprehensive insurance coverage to keep you and your family healthy and protected.

• 403(b) with Company Match

Retirement savings plan with company contributions to help you plan for your future.

• Tuition Reimbursement

Financial assistance for continuing education and professional development.

• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement

Support for obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.

• Employee Assistance Program

Confidential support for personal and professional challenges, including counseling and resources.

• Wellness Benefits

Access to health screenings and mental health support to promote overall well-being.

Why KVC?

KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).

At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.