What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Interventionist - Winfield position at DCCCA?
Part-Time (includes weekends and evenings)
Position Overview
Position Overview
- 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
- 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
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Requires high school diploma; Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with youth with elevated behavioral needs
- Must be able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Model ethical and professional behavior at all times
- Solid commitment to the principles of support and advocacy for biological, foster and adoptive families
- Must possess the ability to collaborate and advocate for positive outcomes, using excellent interpersonal skills in multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic professional teams
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; able to shift styles to fit the needs of a wide range of cultures, people, and organizations
- Requires flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Must pass pre-employment background checks, fingerprinting and drug screening