Childrens Behavioral Interventionist (Part-Time)

About the Role

EmberHope Youthville, a leading, faith-based provider of child welfare services, is committed to helping employees succeed while making a difference in the lives of children—either directly or through administrative support. The company fosters a positive work environment that encourages effective teamwork, trauma-informed practices, and leadership opportunities. All team members align with EmberHope Youthville’s mission, vision, and values.

About The Behavioral Interventionist Program

Children who’ve experienced trauma need consistent, patient, and compassionate support. The Behavioral Interventionist Program provides one-on-one, trauma-informed care in the home to help children:

• Regulate emotions
• Strengthen coping skills
• Build healthy attachments
• Maintain stable placements with their caregivers

This work changes lives, and the data proves it:

• 82% decrease in residential care admissions
• 75% decrease in psychiatric hospitalizations
• Significant improvement in emotional health and placement stability

Responsibilities

As a Children’s Behavioral Interventionist, you will work directly in Therapeutic Family Foster Homes (TFFH) providing one-on-one support to youth. You will use trauma-informed strategies, neuro-developmental activities, and a consistent, nurturing presence to help them heal, grow, and remain safely in their home setting.

• Create and maintain a stable, trauma-informed, supportive environment within Therapeutic Family Foster Homes
• Deliver one-on-one neuro-developmental and coping skill activities
• Support daily living and emotional regulation in alignment with the child’s treatment plan
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, direction, and approved intervention strategies at all times
• Maintain strong, open communication with caregivers
• Ensure caregivers approve shift activities and adhere to the child’s established routines and structure
• Document services in the agency’s electronic health record in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain knowledge of CBI and TFFH standards
• Follow all EmberHope Youthville Policies & Procedures, including the Employee Handbook and Clinical Services Handbook

Time Breakdown:

• 70% Direct client services
• 15% Documentation
• 10% Crisis assistance
• 5% Meetings & training

Training & Preparation

No prior behavioral experience is required—we train and prepare you thoroughly. Within your first 30 days, you will complete a blend of in-person and online training, including:

• Trauma-Informed Care
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention
• CPR/First Aid/AED
• Neuro-stimulation activities
• Mental Health & Behavioral Understanding
• Cultural Diversity & DEI
• Professional Boundaries
• Suicide Prevention
• Mandatory Reporting
• Electronic Health Record Documentation
• State and CARF-required courses

You will also complete the required CBI Certification and maintain all ongoing training requirements, including your Behavioral Management Certification.

Why This Work Matters

Trauma doesn’t heal overnight. Behavior doesn’t change in a week. But with consistency, compassion, and connection, healing can happen. In this role, your presence becomes a source of safety, stability, and hope. Your encouragement can make the difference that keeps a child safely with their family.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role. Relocation expenses are not covered.