Youth Care Professional

We are hiring full-time and part-time Youth Care Professionals to join our team!

Nexus Family Healing is a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment.

We have a variety of full-time residential counselor positions available throughout our Residential Treatment Center and our Diagnostic program. The residential treatment center offers emotional, behavioral, mental health, and sexually problematic behavior programs. The short-term (90-day) diagnostic (DETP) program serves male, female, and transgender youth who have been commercially sexually exploited.

Increased starting pay rate-$18.00 - $21.00 per hour!

In addition to the base pay rate, employees are eligible for:

• $1.00/hour added to base pay rate, after achieving and providing proof of the RCYCP certification
• $2.00/hour for each hour worked in the diagnostic (DETP) program
• $0.20/hour weekend shift differential for each hour worked on the weekend (defined as Friday at 10:00pm through Sunday at 10:29pm)

Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Ensure that residents adhere to daily schedules and activities established for the program, including school, therapy sessions, external appointments, etc.
• Ensure that residents comply with required activities surrounding personal hygiene and grooming, upkeep of living areas, laundry, etc.
• Serve as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings, opinions, and experiences of others, and communicating and interacting in a manner that is honest, positive, respectful, and professional.
• Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services.
• Remain cognizant of individual resident levels/phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly.
• Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean, and therapeutic.
• Perform First Aid/CPR procedures and respond according to established protocols in the event of an emergency.
• Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of client for home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED, with previous direct care, residential experience strongly preferred.
• Remain current on all required training and certifications.
• Adhere to department procedures regarding punctuality and attendance and exhibit flexibility and cooperation with shift scheduling and rotation needs.
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of residents.
• 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)

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies:

• 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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: 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.

Apply today to become a part of truly life-changing work at Nexus-Woodbourne!
Keywords: "Coaching", "Mentoring", "Youth Treatment Goals", "Youth Care Professional", "Trauma Informed"