Behavior Interventionist

PBS has an opening for Behavior Interventionist to work with children during the day, Mon - Thurs 8:30am - 6:00pm in the Twin Falls and surrounding areas. Candidates must have a bachelors degree in the human service field and 1080 hours of experience working with children with developmental disabilities. If you are not certified, we will help with this process. Starting wage is $22 an hour depending on experience.

A behavior interventionist typically works with specific individuals who have been identified as exhibiting problematic behaviors. These behaviors could be disruptive to the other individuals in the setting, or they could be harmful to the individual's own progress. Behavior interventionists develop targeted strategies to reduce problematic behaviors and encourage productive behaviors through means such as positive reinforcement.

Common job duties include:

• Working closely with the individual and with other professionals, such as teachers, to assess the client's behaviors and create a specially designed plan
• Implementing the plan
• Providing ongoing assessments of progress
• Creating general strategies for behavior assessment
• Conflict resolution
• Crisis intervention
• Assisting other professionals who work with the client in their daily environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person