Treatment Instructional Assistant

Instructional Assistant – Madrona Day Treatment Program

Full-time, Onsite

Hiring Range: $22.90 - $28.05 per hour

• Comprehensive Coverage:
  Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO:
  Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2
  
  Morrow Health)
• Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment

Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS) is seeking an Instructional Assistant to support students receiving educational and behavioral health services in a therapeutic school setting. This position helps students build the skills needed to be successful in the classroom while supporting emotional and behavioral development. The role contributes to a structured environment where students can learn, participate, and make progress toward individual goals.

If you're committed to helping students develop skills that support success in school and daily life, we welcome your application.

• Assist program staff in maintaining a structured, positive, and therapeutic learning environment.
• Support students' emotional, developmental, educational, and behavioral needs throughout the school day.
• Provide direct observation and supervision of students within the program milieu.
• Deliver one‑on‑one interventions that encourage participation, engagement, and compliance with program expectations.
• Help students identify barriers to success and develop strategies for managing challenges.
• Assist students in resolving conflicts, expressing themselves appropriately, and improving behavior.
• Provide therapeutic crisis intervention and de‑escalation support when needed.
• Implement behavioral programs, treatment interventions, and individualized support plans.
• Contribute observations and feedback for student summaries, behavior tracking, and level systems.
• Complete documentation and paperwork accurately and within required timelines.
• Support other school programs, activities, and campus needs as assigned.
• Participate in field trips and other program events as needed.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: Entry level (1 year of prior experience working with children)

LICENSURE:

• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration
• Per the RCW 28A.400.303, employees of contractors with school districts that have regularly scheduled unsupervised access to children are required to complete FBI fingerprinting.
• Valid Washington Food Worker Card.
• Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire; training provided by the organization).

EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in psychology, social services, or behavioral health field

EXPERIENCE:

• Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
• Relevant experience working with clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Experience working with Special Education population.
• Experience with milieu treatment along with educational or classroom management.
• The capacity to work well with children and families.

LICENSURE /

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

KNOWLEDGE:

• Knowledge and understanding of educational systems, child development,
• Knowledge of or ability to learn ABA therapy.

SKILLS:

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, clients, organizations, and the public.
• Providing teaching assistance.
• Communicates clearly and concisely.
• Ability to operate a personal computer, fax machine, printer, and copier proficiently.

ABILITIES:

• Remain calm in high‑stress…