About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, a child welfare and social services organization.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring a part-time Child Behavioral Interventionist based in Fort Leavenworth, KS. This entry-level role supports children and teens with behavioral and mental health needs using trauma-informed approaches. Typical shifts are afternoons, evenings, and weekends. This position includes paid initial training and ongoing professional development.

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What You’ll Do

As a Child Behavioral Interventionist you will:

• Provide one-on-one behavioral support to children and teens using trauma-informed practices.
• Implement individualized behavioral plans and use role-modeling, coaching, and redirection to promote emotional regulation and independence.
• Create and lead engaging, developmentally appropriate activities based on each child’s interests and goals.
• Support family routines and collaborate with caregivers to reinforce positive behaviors across home, school, and community settings.
• Work with clients 3–5 times per week; shifts are typically afternoons, evenings, and/or weekends.
• Complete required documentation and participate in regular supervision and training.

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Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma required; bachelor’s degree in human services, psychology, social work, education, or related field preferred.
• Experience with elevated behavioral needs is preferred but not required.
• Willingness to complete safe‑hold training and perform safety holds when necessary (paid training provided).
• Able to navigate stairs, climb, twist, bend, and lift up to 100 pounds.
• Must have a smartphone and access to a laptop or computer for work tasks.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation; willing to commute up to 30 miles to client homes.
• Maintain First Aid/CPR and CPI certifications (training provided or reimbursed as applicable).

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Compensation & Benefits

• Hourly rate: $21.65–$24.00 per hour (commensurate with education and experience).
• Paid initial and ongoing training.
• Paid Time Off / vacation accrual (max accumulation up to 60 hours).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.

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Why You’ll Like This Role

• Meaningful, hands-on work helping children build skills that improve relationships, communication, and stability.
• Real-world experience for careers in psychology, social work, counseling, special education, human services, and related fields.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing supervision and professional development.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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