What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Care Professional position at Nexus Family Healing?
Nexus-East Bethel is seeking Overnight Youth Care Professionals to join our team at our BRAND NEW psychiatric residential treatment facility. This Nexus PRTF location serves youth ages 10-19 who need a higher level of mental and behavioral health care.
Job Description:
- Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of clients by providing guidance and direction to residents in their daily living activities
- 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
- 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; Follows established protocols in the use of family engagement and involvement techniques
Responsibilities:
- Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities
Requirements:
- Must be 21 Years of Age
- Must have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
- 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
Benefits:
- Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
- Multiple options for health insurance coverage
- No-cost life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- 401k match
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
Company 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
