Behavioral Interventionist

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Kennewick, WA

5d•$17 - $25

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is a nonprofit serving communities in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Behavioral Interventionists are members of the WISe team and provide skill building, coaching, and support directly to youth and families in home and community settings. Working alongside families and their natural supports, they build meaningful relationships and help strengthen stability and confidence for youth navigating difficult circumstances. The role involves maintaining a caseload, supporting families during crises, contributing to team planning, and providing culturally responsive, trauma-informed, skill-based interventions. Services may be provided in homes, schools, juvenile justice settings, LCSNW offices, partner agencies, outdoor locations, and faith-based settings. The position includes frequent travel within Benton and Franklin County and participation in an after-hours on-call rotation.

Requirements

One year of related experience in human behavior and mental health.
Awareness of individual differences in ability, personality, and interest.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Counselor Agency Affiliated Registration is required within 60 days of hire.
Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites.
Demonstrated resilience, awareness, and self-regulation when navigating challenges, conflict, and obstacles or barriers.
Ability to work in a diverse, multicultural environment and with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle.
Exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations.
Ability to complete tasks in a moderately noisy environment.
Ability to interact with others and perform tasks in person and using technology, with moderate stationary activity and minimal increased physical activity, including walking in the community, sitting on the floor during sessions, and participating in movement-based skill-building activities with youth.
Ability to move equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, clear motor vehicle record, and reliable transportation; frequent travel between worksites is required within Benton and Franklin County, using a personal or agency vehicle for work-related duties.
Ability to meet LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances required by the state or program.

Responsibilities

Maintain a caseload of youth and families enrolled in WISe and provide ongoing engagement, support, and follow-up based on each family's goals, strengths, and needs.
Support youth and families during crises by using individualized support plans, collaborating with the team, and reinforcing coping and problem-solving strategies.
Attend and participate in Child and Family Team meetings whenever possible, or provide timely and meaningful updates to the Care Coordinator when unable to attend.
Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities that build skills, support connections, and promote positive relationships within families and their broader support networks.
Provide services in community-based settings, including family homes, schools, JJC, and other agreed-upon safe locations; transport youth and families as needed to support engagement.
Participate in the WISe on-call rotation and provide after-hours support when a youth or family experiences a crisis or needs assistance outside regular business hours.
Complete progress notes, documentation, and required record keeping within established timelines and maintain professional standards for quality and consistency of care.
Partner with youth and caregivers to assess strengths, needs, and interests and provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed, skill-based interventions that support safety, stability, and progress toward identified goals.

Benefits

37.5-hour work week intended to support work-life balance.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits.
Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance coverage at no cost to the employee.
Up to two weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked.
Up to two weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked.
12 paid agency-recognized holidays.
Two floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families.
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the organization's 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.