Behavioral Interventionist (Bilingual English/Spanish)

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us: Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves the lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to impact the lives of all ages, cultures, and faiths. Our Columbia Basin offices provide Intensive Behavioral Health programs for Medicaid Youth under the age of 21.

Position Summary: A Behavioral Interventionist works with youth and families enrolled in the WISe program and functions as a member of a collaborative care team. The Behavioral Interventionist (BI) provides short-term, skill-based interventions derived from the Child and Family Team (CFT) process and partners with youth, family, natural supports and other community service providers to promote safe, stable and healthy families. This position provides community-based services, including meetings occurring in the family's home or community setting of their choice. This position requires the ability to work flexible hours including evenings and 24/7 On-Call availability on a rotating basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The primary duties and responsibilities of the Behavioral Interventionist include, but are not limited to:

1.Maintain a caseload of up to 20 youth and their families.

2.Assess youth and family strengths and needs.

3.Provide culturally appropriate, trauma-informed, short-term skill-based interventions driven by youth and families' strengths, needs, and interests in support of goals and objectives identified at the CFT meeting.

4.Assist youth and their families during crisis situations utilizing the individualized Support Plan.

5.Attend and participate in Child and Family Team (CFT) meetings. When unable to attend, BI provides the Care Coordinator with updates on progress and other relevant information in advance of the meeting.

6.Facilitate or co-facilitate group activities with youth and/or their families.

7.Participate in the 24-hour On-Call rotation for the WISe Program.

8.Transport youth/families as necessary and travel to various community locations for meetings, interventions and other identified needs.

9.Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor or designee.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS: All staff employed in the WISe Program will adhere to the following standards of practice:

1.Complete all progress notes and other documentation required for the youths' medical record within the timelines outlined by LCSNW.

2.Attend and participate in routinely scheduled department and agency staff meetings.

3.Complete all the required training.

4.Model and encourage direct, professional communication and promote a positive work environment.

5.Meet or exceed productivity expectations for the role.

6.Recognize the value and strengths of all cultures and maintain a professional problem-solving attitude while dealing with cross-cultural challenges or conflicts.

7.Function in accordance with the LCSNW personnel and administrative policies and procedures and administrative practices of the Columbia Basin office.

8.Demonstrate and implement ethical decision making in accordance with the Columbia Basin office Ethics Training, provided upon hire.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.Knowledge, education, and training in the areas of human behavior and mental health; awareness of individual differences in ability, personality, and interest.

2.Dependable, flexible, and punctual performance, including managing one's own schedule within a 37.5-hour full time work week.

3.Ability to work in an unstructured and unpredictable setting, ability to adapt to change

4.A strong work ethic and a focus on serving youth and families.

5.Able to work respectfully and cooperatively with a variety of people, including coworkers, supervisors, community partners, the public, volunteers, and enrolled youth and their families.

6.Able to stay calm and present in tense situations.

7.Able to actively support and uphold the mission, beliefs, and values of Lutheran Community Services at all times.

8.Proficient use of computer-based programs; preferred experience with Microsoft Office, Gmail and Google Calendar or similar web-based and computer programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• One year experience working with youth is preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Obtain Washington State Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration or related professional license (Within 60 Days)

• CPR/First Aid (Within 90 Days)

• Washington State CANS certification. (Within 90 Days)

• Clearance through the Washington State Patrol (background check) and verification of ability to work around vulnerable populations is necessary.

• Clearance of Motor Vehicle Report to meet LCSNW insurance requirements.

• Valid driver's license, proof of Insurance and reliable transportation is required.

Travel: In this role you will be required to travel throughout the Benton and Franklin Counties

The Perks: We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance. Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year. Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year. A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements. Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.

Other details

• Job Family LCS General

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $17.92

• Max Hiring Rate $24.17

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• LCSNW Pasco Main, 5710 Bedford St, Pasco, Washington, United States of America