BIST Consultant

We are seeking a Behavioral Intervention Support Team Consultant to join our team.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

This role will train school staff (preK-12) on the specific concepts of the Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) Model. Additionally, the purpose is to support staff members in the implementation of the BIST Model, as well as problem-solving with individual teachers regarding students and classroom concerns. BIST Consultants work with all educational staff in each building in order to help all adults be on the same page philosophically.

Our goal is to create a culture of like-minded adults who can think critically, be more empathetic, and lead relationships in all situations, which will lead to increased support not just for students, but for adults as well.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Serves as a member of the BIST Program and works with appropriate public and private school personnel.

Helps to facilitate BIST workshops, seminars and in-service training.

Participates in ongoing research being conducted on the BIST Model; helps prepare materials for publication.

Contributes to the continuous growth in capacity of the BIST team.

Models and coaches adult community individually or as a group on skills needed to be effective with students.

Provides support to school counselors and social workers.

Travels overnight to provide services to schools outside the regional location of Consultant. This could include up to or beyond 5 nights per month.

Completes all paperwork in a professional and timely manner. (consultation notes, summaries, mileage, expenses)
Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

Our ideal candidate will have 5-8 years of relevant experience and the following:

Bachelor’s degree, required.

At least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical, and drug screeningA valid driver’s license in the state you reside in, proof of current vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation.

WHO WE ARE:

Cornerstones of Care is a mental and behavioral health nonprofit certified in trauma-informed care that provides evidence-based prevention, intervention, treatment, and support services to help children and families improve their safety and health by making positive changes in their lives. Each year, our team empowers children and families in Kansas, Missouri, and beyond through three key service areas:

Youth & Family Support – We help youth gain independence through social and living support programs while empowering families with the skills and resources they need to become resilient and successful.

Foster Care & Adoption – We reunify and unite families while recruiting and providing support to foster parents and youth in foster care.

Education & Community Trainings – We help students achieve academic success while giving educators the tools to create safe learning environments to improve their students’ behaviors and offer innovative learning opportunities to build and improve knowledge in the community.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE’S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS:

Nonviolence - helping to build safety skills and a commitment to a higher purpose.

Emotional Intelligence - helping to teach emotional management skills.

Social Learning - helping to build cognitive skills.

Open Communication - helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management.

Democracy - helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority.

Social Responsibility - helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships.

Growth and Change - helping to work through loss and prepare for the future.

OUR WIDE STATEMENT:

At Cornerstones of Care, we commit to fostering a community where every individual, regardless of background or identity, feels deeply welcomed, valued, and empowered. We envision a diverse community where inclusion and welcoming are prioritized. A community where all voices are heard, listened to, and respected. A community where everyone’s physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs are met. At Cornerstones of Care, we have a vision where equity is not just a goal but is present in all we do;

every team member feels…