Behavioral Interventionist

Provides one-on-one services to clients enrolled in the Behavioral Interventionist program, adhering to agency requirements, contracts, state regulations, and COA standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintains strong, open communication with caregivers 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 using approved trauma-informed brain-stimulating activities.
• Adheres to 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.

Schedule

• Requires evening and weekend availability.

Requirements

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