Youth Care Professional - 1st shift, PT at Nexus Family Healing

Mendota Heights, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Aug, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

01 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mentorship, Supervision, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Support, Diversity And Inclusion, Client Safety, Family Engagement, Behavior Management, Case Coordination, Cultural Competency

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a 1st shift Youth Care Professional to our caring team! Nexus Family Healing's campus at Aspen House is a community-based facility for teens in Dakota and Washington counties who temporarily need a safe place to live. Youth in our care have private bedrooms and access to mental health and educational services during their stay and is staffed 24/7. We serve displaced youth ages 11-18 and pride ourselves on being a restraint-free facility. This program not only provides temporary housing but also incorporates mental health assessments and services, recreational activities, educational instruction, coordination with outside supports, stabilization services, and on-going connections with family support systems. At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity Schedule, Location & Pay: Part time, 20 hours per week Rotating schedule with weekends, 1st shift 7am-3:30pm $19.00 per hour Onsite at 2031 Victoria Rd S, Mendota Heights, MN Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Generous PTO 401k match Training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more! Position Summary: In this role, you will support and reinforce the therapeutic treatment plan of clients by providing guidance, assistance, and direction to clients in their daily living activities and scheduled therapeutic activities. Responsibilities: Provide mentorship and supervision of client daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures. Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services. Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability and gender identity. Ensure client safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic. Plan and participate in client activities. Remain cognizant of individual client phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly. Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures involving living areas, buildings, campus grounds and while attending off-campus activities. Work effectively with clients’ families/support networks to reinforce positive family partnerships; Follows established protocols in the use of family engagement and involvement techniques. Maintain appropriate boundaries in all interaction and contact with clients. Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery Requirements Required Qualifications: High School diploma or GED required Minimum 21 years of age Valid Driver’s License - must meet state regulating agency and corporate driving requirements Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Must be able to successfully pass a DHS background check. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with youth in a residential or shelter setting 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!

Responsibilities

Support and reinforce therapeutic treatment plans by providing guidance and supervision for youth in their daily living activities. Maintain a safe, respectful, and therapeutic environment while collaborating with coworkers and families to support client stabilization.