Behavioral Interventionist

Lutheran Community Services Northwest•Kennewick, WA

About The Position

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) is a nonprofit serving communities throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Behavioral Interventionist is part of the WISe team and provides skill building, coaching, and support directly to youth and families in their homes and communities. Working alongside families and their natural supports, the role builds relationships and helps strengthen stability and confidence for youth navigating difficult circumstances. Services are culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and focused on each family’s strengths, needs, interests, and goals. The position maintains a caseload of youth and families enrolled in WISe, provides ongoing engagement and follow-up, supports families during crises, and participates in team meetings and group activities. Work takes place in community-based settings, including homes, schools, JJC, and other agreed-upon safe locations. The role participates in an after-hours on-call rotation and completes progress notes and other required documentation within established timelines. The position requires frequent travel between worksites within Benton and Franklin County. Work may occur at LCSNW offices, partner agencies, community and outdoor settings, and faith-based locations. The role involves in-person and technology-assisted interaction, moderate periods of stationary activity, and some physical activity, including walking, sitting on the floor, and movement-based activities with youth. Employees may need to move materials weighing up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

At least 1 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 required within 60 days of hire.
Basic mastery of business applications and productivity suites.
Resilience, awareness, and self-regulation when navigating challenges, conflict, and obstacles or barriers.
Ability to work in a diverse and multicultural environment and with cross-functional teams.
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 through technology, including moderate stationary activity and some physical activity such as walking in the community, sitting on the floor, and engaging in movement-based skill building with youth.
Ability to move equipment or materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and a clear motor vehicle record (MVR).
Reliable transportation and ability to travel between facilities for work-related duties within Benton and Franklin County.
Meets 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 when 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, which may include 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 to provide after-hours support during crises or when youth and families need assistance outside regular business hours.
Complete progress notes, documentation, and required record keeping within established timelines, maintaining 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.
Travel frequently between worksites and facilities within Benton and Franklin County for work-related duties, using a personal or agency vehicle as needed.

Benefits

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 2 weeks of vacation in the first year, based on hours worked.
Up to 2 weeks of sick leave, based on hours worked.
12 paid agency-recognized holidays.
2 floating holidays.
403(b) retirement plan with employer matching, subject to eligibility.
Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for the employee and family.
Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the organization’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
37.5-hour work week intended to support work/life balance.