What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Professional position at Nexus Family Healing?
Nexus-East Bethel is looking to add to our Youth Care Professionals team at our new youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility!
This new Minnesota Nexus PRTF location serves youth ages 10-19 who need a higher level of mental and behavioral health care. Our staff support the treatment, well-being, and personal growth of our youth to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures!
Shifts Available:
- Day/Evening - Rotation of day and evening shifts (6am-2:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm) including every other weekend
Schedule/Pay/Location:
- Full-time, on-site opportunity
- Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour
- Located at: 900 189th Ave NE East Bethel, MN 55011
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
- Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
- Plus Floating Holidays!
- Multiple options for health insurance coverage
- No-cost life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- 401k match
- NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
- NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance, discounts, and professional training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
- Internships opportunities
- And much more!
Responsibilities:
- Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures
- Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services
- Remain cognizant of individual client phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly
- Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and therapeutic
- Work effectively with clients’ families/support networks to reinforce positive family partnerships
- Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities
Qualifications;
- Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Must have a valid driver's license
- A desire to work in the human services field & caring for at-risk youth
Physical Demands
- Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance
- Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)
- Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
Our ICARE Values:
- Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
- Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
- Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
- Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Keywords: “Trauma-Informed Care”, “Residential Treatment”, “Direct Care Professional”, “Direct support”, “Youth Support Professional”, “Mental Health”, “Children’s Mental Health”, “Social Work”, “Social Services" “Psychology”, "Overnight Shift" "Youth Care" "Counseling" "Community"
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Salary : $20 - $24
