Behavioral Interventionist

Behavioral Interventionist - Youth Program

Job Description: Youth Behavioral Intervention Specialists (BIs) provide individualized and comprehensive intervention services for youth to improve functional skills and diminish maladaptive behaviors. 

Essential Job Duties:

• Youth BIs work with children and youth with disabilities assisting them with daily living activities, personal development, and community integration.
• Encourage and facilitate the participation of individuals in social, recreational, vocational activities, both within the program and in the broader community.
• Promote and teach essential life skills, including communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and self-advocacy, to enhance independence and empower individuals as defined by each client’s prescribed plan.
• Provide person-centered approaches, positive behavior support, and principles of dignity and respect during modeling.
• BI staff will be accountable for the progress and development of the clients.
• Observe and document individual progress, behaviors, and any incidents or changes in health or behavior, adhering to all confidentiality and reporting requirements.
• Gather information for Youth Program Supervisor that will help with the assessment process.
• Ensures documentation is accurate, compliant, and timely for services rendered.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment that respects and values diversity.
• Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and regulations, including health and safety guidelines.
• Implement interventions – work directly with individuals to implement behavior modification techniques, such as reinforcement, modeling, and teaching coping strategies.
• Monitor progress – track the effectiveness of interventions by collecting and analyzing data on behavior changes, and adjusting the plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and complete service provision records, including post-session and concurrent documentation.
• Crisis response – in cases of severe or escalated behavior, provide interventions to de-escalate the individual and ensure the safety of the individual and others around them.
• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements:

• Must hold a four-year BA or BS degree, preferably in a human service field from a nationally accredited university or college.
• Must provide a copy of the degree along with something authenticating the degree: a sealed transcript, a release to secure a copy of the degree to Tesh from the college or university it was received from, etc.
• Must maintain accreditation and funding agency standards and requirements. 
• Must complete 12 hours of continuing education courses/credits in behavior intervention to maintain BI certification per state requirements.
• Must work well with others.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to transfer clients in and out of wheelchairs into vehicles or on and off toilets.
• Provide toileting care and personal care services when necessary.
• May be required to provide physical supportive restraint when necessary.
• Must pass national background check and drug screen prior to employment.
• Paid experience in rehabilitation appreciated but not necessary.
• Must have excellent driving record and able to pass a motor vehicle driving check.
• Must provide driver’s license and proof of insurance.

About Tesh: We are a nationally accredited private, not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing child development, independent living, and employment choices and training to people with disabilities of all ages seeking greater independence, self-sufficiency, and participation in our community. We have served over 20,000 children and adults with disabilities since 1976.