Behavioral Interventionist

About the role

Provides one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Behavioral Interventionist program, following requirements and policies of agency, contracts, state regulations and COA standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strong, open communication with caregivers of clients to ensure service efficacy and approval of agenda and activities during shifts.
• Adheres to family routines and structure as established
• Provides direct supervision to client at all times
• Assists clients through completion of daily responsibilities, activities, and living skills
• Provides direction, coaching, and approved intervention strategies
• Actively and regularly engages with client by using approved trauma-informed brain stimulating activities
• Adheres to the goals established in the Individualized Behavioral Objective Plan to help youth work toward and achieve treatment goals
• Models positive behavior and effective problem-solving techniques
• Completes all shift documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of a shift worked
• Maintains strong, open communication with direct supervisor regarding services delivered, concerns, or questions
• Participates as an active team member by attending and participating in all scheduled staff meetings (bi-monthly) and professional development trainings
• Meets with client's professional team and attends court hearings as requested by supervisor
• Participates in monthly supportive supervision with direct supervisor
• Requires evening and weekend availability

Requirements

• Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening, background screening, a fingerprint-based records search, and reference checks.
• Continued employment is contingent upon annual background screening and participation in an ongoing random drug and alcohol testing program.
• DCCCA is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.
• This position is considered a safety-sensitive position.