Children's Services · Nampa, Idaho

Intervention Technician

Start your career in children's intervention. This provisional role builds the supervised hours you need to grow into an Intervention Specialist.

  • $18/hour
  • Full-time or part-time · Day shift
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or within 24 credits of one
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About the role

The Intervention Technician provides direct intervention for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. In accordance with each child's plan for treatment, you'll provide intervention services that decrease maladaptive behaviors and encourage adaptive behaviors in the classroom or community, using reinforcement strategies.

You'll document progress on goals, coordinate and collaborate with the treatment team, and take part in regular supervision.

This is a provisional position for 18 months. During that time you'll build 1,040 hours of direct, supervised experience with individuals (ages 0–21) with a developmental disability or demonstrated functional need.

Experience and education

  • At least 18 years old
  • Bachelor's degree in a human service field, or within 24 credits of completing a bachelor's degree and actively enrolled
  • Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and car insurance
  • Pass a pre-employment drug screening and ongoing random screenings
  • CPR/First Aid certification (provided by Waypoint)
  • De-escalation certification training, as determined by your supervisor
  • Pass a state and federal background check through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

What you'll do

  • Provide direct 1:1 or group intervention to a child or adolescent with a developmental disability in accordance with the plan for treatment
  • Provide regular written and verbal progress updates on treatment goals
  • Collaborate with treatment team members in many settings, including teachers, ancillary services (PT, OT, speech), and clinicians
  • Document the progression or regression of goals daily
  • Participate in staff meetings and supervision regularly
  • Communicate with parents and providers in community settings, and with teachers and school staff in school settings
  • Follow state and federal guidelines, including mandated reporting, HIPAA, and fraud, waste, and abuse policies
  • Maintain CPR/First Aid and de-escalation certifications and complete annual training requirements

Why Waypoint

We'll help you get certified and keep growing

Life at Waypoint

  • Paid certifications

    CPR and First Aid provided by Waypoint, plus 40-hour RBT training in ABA for children's intervention roles.

  • Regular supervision

    Ongoing guidance from clinical supervisors and specialists, so you're never on your own.

  • Day shifts, FT or PT

    Every position is a daytime role in Nampa, with full- and part-time schedules.

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Applying takes about five minutes, and a resume is optional. We'll reach out to talk about the role and your experience.

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