Behavior Interventionist

**Job Summary**:
Our agency is currently seeking individuals to fill our Behavior Interventionist roles. These positions offer an abundance of learning. Our positions range in level from a BI Level 1 to a BI level 3 with compensation that aligns with experience.

The person in this position will provide daily educational and behavioral support to individual students. The position requires using experiential education to provide opportunities for youth to make positive choices, gain self-confidence and learn skills that are critical to their lifelong development.

The Backpack Program of Laraway Youth & Family Services is growing and seeks skilled and motivated individuals to join our team. The interventionist will provide individualized support to child or youth struggling to find success in public school due to social-emotional and behavioral challenges. Interventionist will provide support in social, recreational, and daily living skills in school, community and outdoor education settings.

Experience - Experience in human service delivery in settings serving children and youth is preferred. Additional requirements - Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required.

**Additional Information or requirements**:
Full benefits package to include; Health, Dental, Life, LTD, 401k, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Criminal record check, valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle are required. Other desired certifications include CPR and First Aid.

**Qualifications and Education Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field is preferred but not required.
- Experience in human services delivery in settings serving children and youth
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required

**Special Position Requirements**:

- Must be able to work effectively within the structure of the school keeping Laraway ethics and conduct of behavior in mind

**Work/Physical Requirements**:

- Given the at-risk population served, the position requires ongoing training and preparedness in the execution of physical restraint techniques. This may require running to catch a child. The “Handle with Care” training program used articulates that individuals with back and neck limitations are likely to be hampered in the execution of the protocols and greatly increases risk to harm to self or student.
- Ability to engage youth in physical activities such hiking, outdoor sports, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Note: The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions._
- Laraway Youth & Family services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and remains focused on providing a safe and welcoming environment for its staff and consumers. _

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

License/Certification:

- Driver's License and safe driving record (required)

Work Location: In person