Behavior Interventionist - Parsons State Hospital - Special Purpose School

Greenbush – The Southeast Kansas Education Service Center is seeking applications for a Behavior Interventionist at the Parsons State Hospital - Special Purpose School.

Anticipated Start Date: 08/01/2025.  Position will remain open until filled. Equal Opportunity Employer. Must have legal ability to work in the United States without sponsorship. Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Job Summary: Evaluate, plan, and implement effective educational behavioral supports for students within the Day School Program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

A valid driver’s license is required for employment. REAL ID is required if air travel is necessary to complete job duties.

1. MSW or Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Kansas special education licensure/endorsement, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), School Psychologist, and/or Master Level Psychologist.

2. Current Kansas licensure.

3. Experience with students K-12 who have significant behavioral and/or mental health needs preferred.

4. Maintain current health and inoculation certificate on file in the central office.

5. Excellent organizational and communication skills.

6. Must be in good standing with partnering district(s) where the program is located.

Preferred:

1. Special education degree.

2. Prior experience in special education, behavior management, and data collection.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential Functions:

1. Participate as a team member in all evaluations, reviews, and re-evaluation processes.
2. Participate in developing and coordinating programming for students within the alternative day program and with other cooperating agencies.
3. Assist in the development and implementation of effective individual education plans and other student goal-setting plans.
4. Develop and implement appropriate social competencies for students.
5. Report program progress regularly to the Program Director.
6. Develop working relationships with administrators and teachers in participating day schools and cooperative agency personnel.
7. Analyze and report student intervention program data and consult with teaching teams to advise on interventions based on data results.
8. Participate in the planning of transitional programs for those served.
9. Assist in collaborative planning with day school staff, other disciplines, and agencies.

General Responsibilities:

1. Maintain timely documentation.
2. Support the mission, goals, and objectives of the SEKESC.
3. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
4. Maintain strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA and HIPAA.
5. Ability to work alone and in groups to provide services.
6. Maintain professional relationships with families.
7. Assume responsibility for individual professional growth by staying current with literature, research, and/or practices.
8. Demonstrate proficiency in the ability to effectively and regularly communicate with other employees of the SEKESC and constituents.
9. Complete all assignments in a timely manner including communication with other staff and families.
10. Follow all safety requirements as directed by the SEKESC.
11. Regular and predictive attendance in the designated work location as determined by the Executive Director or designee.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or designee.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Lifting to 40 pounds.
2. Manage all job duties with mobility, agility, and dexterity.
3. Sit/stand for long periods.
4. Work in loud/stressful environments.
5. Ability to drive in varying weather and geographical conditions.
6. Being exposed to infectious and contagious diseases.
7. Being exposed to hazardous materials.
8. Being exposed to work settings that offer a risk to personal security and that are not ADA-compliant.

Excellent benefit package:  Supporting employees and their families is important to Greenbush. We provide access to exceptional Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance options for all employees who work 20 hours or more a week. Employees also can participate in flex spending accounts and salary protection programs. Additionally, Greenbush participates in the Kansas Public Retirement System (KPERS) and provides excellent 403b plan options. Greenbush contributes to each and every employee’s retirement plan by matching up to $100 a month for any Greenbush employee that contributes to one of the 403b plans. All employees and their immediate family can also benefit from the personal services available through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Greenbush also offers Student Loan Planning from Certified Financial Planners and Student Loan Professionals for employees and their immediate family members.

Employees are provided with vacation days, sick leave, personal leave, and holidays subject to the length of their contract. Parental Leave is available for FMLA-eligible employees.

In addition to the benefit package, Greenbush recognizes the importance of continued education throughout an employee’s career and offers an Education Reimbursement Plan to support employees in their education endeavors. The plan provides an opportunity for any Greenbush employee working at least 1,004 hours per year to be reimbursed up to $1500 per contract year for tuition costs. Employees of Greenbush meeting the hour requirement can apply to participate in the program by completing the Education Reimbursement Application Form. In addition, Greenbush offers a Professional License Reimbursement Program, which provides full reimbursement for professional licenses with specific Kansas licensing authorities and other appropriate authorities (a complete list can be provided upon request).

For complete benefit package information, direct your questions to the individual listed under the Job Contact Information section.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

Salary : $1,500