What are the responsibilities and job description for the BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST position at JusticeWorks?
PART-TIME BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONIST - SPARTANBURG COUNTY, SC
KidsFirst! In everything we do the needs and concerns of youth and families are our fundamental concern. Our core principle is to do “whatever it takes” to help youth and families in our care achieve success. JusticeWorks provides innovative programs that identify and build on youths and families’ strengths. We create structure to positively redirect their lives. We help youth become good citizens and assist their families to resolve their problems and to be supportive of their children.
JusticeWorks BehavioralCare is looking for an experienced Behavioral Interventionist to join our team and help support children and families in our community. As a Behavioral Interventionist, you will be responsible for providing direct, evidence-based behavioral interventions to children and families, as well as creating individualized treatment plans and collaborating with other professionals. You will also be expected to maintain accurate and comprehensive records and documentation of all services provided. If you are passionate about working in the Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, or Social Work field, this is the job for you.
JusticeWorks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The qualified Behavioral Interventionist will:
- Provide coaching and appropriate modeling of behavior for the purpose of decreasing negative behaviors of the client and/or family.
- Provide crisis intervention when needed at school, home and in the community.
- Transport clients utilizing personal vehicle as necessary.
The qualified Masters Level Behavioral Interventionist will:
- Perform all Bachelor level responsibilities as listed above.
- Perform behavioral health screenings as needed.
- Complete formalized assessments of student and family functioning and make recommendations for Family Treatment Planning in compliance with DHHS standards.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other related Behavioral Health field; minimum of one to two years’ experience working in the field of social work and/or behavioral health counseling with children and adults.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and access to a vehicle.
- Pass current, applicable clearances.
- Pass pre-employment, post-offer drug screening.
- Ability to work nights and weekends.
