Behavior Interventionist – Backpack Program

The work you do is hugely important. At Laraway Youth and Family Services, we recognize that and make sure you have SUPPORT from the Case Manager, Behavior Consultant, and Program Clinician so you can do your best work. Our generous benefits package is designed to take care of you and your family. Please consider joining our team!

Under the direction of the Case Manager, and with ongoing supervision, supports and training from Behavior Consultation staff and Program Clinician, the Behavior Interventionist provides individualized support services to assigned youth who have significant social, behavioral and emotional needs.

Essential Duties – Administrative:

• Collect and maintain on-going data for required for treatment, school, program, agency and billing (E.g. ABC sheets, reports, graphs, etc.)
• Maintain communication with school personnel, treatment providers, Laraway staff, and family
• Provide monthly progress summaries to Program Coordinator
• Complete all agency, billing and program paperwork accurately, within the identified timeframe and in accordance with federal and state mandates.
• Attend and participate in program staff meetings, as assigned
• Attend and participate in treatment team meetings as requested
• Attend and participate in educational, clinical and behavioral supervision meetings and trainings as assigned
• Plan activities for school vacations as directed

Essential Duties – Direct Services:

• Provide 1:1 service in school and community to identified client, in a variety of settings and/or locations
• Provide direct supervision, supportive counseling, social skills building and daily living skills
• Provide transportation to and from community activities, mental health appointments, and when necessary, school
• Communicate with family as directed
• Problem solve and manage crises
• Manage the physical safety of client and others
• Appropriately advocate for client
• Work Independently and as a team member

Essential Duties – Therapeutic/Behavioral System:

• Communicate behavioral data to appropriate treatment providers
• Defer complex issues to Program Coordinator
• Implement behavior plans and procedures designed to address identified goals and objectives
• Communicate behavioral data to appropriate education providers
• Use education materials provided by school, as an opportunity to teach daily living skills
• Other Duties: As Assigned

Generous Benefit Package Includes: 

• 401(k) 
• Dental insurance 
• Employee assistance program 
• Employee discount 
• Health insurance with minimal premium contribution and HRA! 
• Life insurance (Paid) 
• Paid time off (CTO) 
• Paid Holidays 
• Referral program 
• Vision insurance 
• Long Term Disability insurance (Paid) 
• EAP (Paid) 
• Paid or discounted memberships (gyms, Headspace, fuel, local businesses, and more!) 
• Additional insurance offerings include dependent & domestic partner coverage, short-term disability, pet insurance, AFLAC, accident, etc. 
• Paid leave 
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts 

Qualifications and Education Requirements: ·

• Bachelor’s in a related field is preferred; however, Bachelor’s Degree nearing completion and relevant experience with a strong staff development plan may be considered.
• Experience working with youth – 2 years (Preferred)
• Successfully clearing (and maintaining clearance) Criminal Background Check.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and daily access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle.

Special Position Requirements:

• Must be able to work effectively within the structure of the school keeping Laraway ethics and conduct expectations for behavior at the forefront at all times.
• Ability to document student treatment and progress using a variety of methods such as Point Sheets, Progress Notes and EMR.
• Ability to complete and maintain Handle with Care, Part 1 and Part 2.
• Ability to complete and maintain medical Handle with Care certification.
• Ability to pass and maintain First Aid & CPR certification

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 a variety of activities ranging from art, music, cooking and physical activities such hiking and other outdoor sports.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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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.