Behavioral Interventionist

Join our team as an Behavior Interventionist! KVC Kansas | Full-Time | Olathe , Kansas Behavior Interventionist provides in-home and community behavioral support and intervention to youth who are currently in the foster care system and who are at risk for placement instability due to behavioral health needs. Services will be provided to youth, and their placement provider and/or permanency family.

Modeling healthy social interaction, teaching life skills and maintaining appropriate boundaries and communication with youth and members of the case management team Education and experience requirements: : High school diploma or equivalent Licensure & Certifications: Valid driver’s license and auto insurance required.

All KVC Kansas employees must be at least 21 years of age.

What you will do

Provide structured activities and behavioral interventions in the home and community to support client treatment goals. Teach and model daily living, social, and problem-solving skills to help youth increase independence. Assist clients with daily tasks and provide transportation to appointments or community activities.

Coordinate session schedules and frequency directly with placement providers and case managers. Communicate client progress, behavioral concerns, and pertinent information to the multidisciplinary case team. Complete all clinical documentation, activity logs, and billing sheets accurately and on time. Serve as a mandated reporter for any suspected abuse or neglect.

Maintain Medicaid-approved Behavior Interventionist specialist certification and attend all required agency trainings . Engage youth and families in a positive, respectful, and trauma-informed manner. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills effective for individuals with serious emotional disturbances.

Manage conflict and behavioral escalations calmly and professionally. Maintain strict professional boundaries and confidentiality in all aspects of work. Collaborate effectively as a team member, participating in supervision and staff meetings. Why Choose KVC? 🌟 Top 1% of Employers Nationwide KVC boasts an impressive 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed , reflecting a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

🌟 Outstanding Benefits E njoy company-paid clinical supervision, CEU-eligible in-house training, generous PTO, parental leave, health benefits, 403(b) with company match, and tuition reimbursement up to $21,000 . 🌟 Supportive, Mission-Driven Culture W e invest in you through talent development and wellness benefits.

Your wellbeing matters. 🌟 Meaningful Impact J oin a team dedicated to strengthening families and transforming child welfare systems. KVC Kansas is a private, nonprofit organization that serves over 13,000 children and adults each year. Our team of professionals pr ovides family strengthening and preventative services , parent training , foster care case management, family reunification services , foster family recruitment and support , adoption , aftercare , outpatient therapy and more .

At KVC, you’ll belong to a close-knit team and feel the deep sense of meaning that comes from providing life-changing help to children and families. Join a values-driven team that is passionate about transforming people’s experience of child welfare and mental health services - apply today!