Youth Care Professional 3rd Shift at Nexus Family Healing

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Care, Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Crisis Intervention, Therapeutic Support, Family Engagement, Relationship Building, Cultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Physical Intervention, Supervision, Assessment, Transition Planning, Mentorship, Daily Living Activities, Community Support

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to hire a 3rd shift Youth Care Professional to join our newest youth crisis and stabilization center set to open in fall 2025 in Hennepin County! This new youth crisis and stabilization center is a 13-bed, short-term residential service is for Hennepin County youth with complex mental and behavioral health issues looking for appropriate care. The service will help to reduce the number of youth who are stuck in inappropriate care settings such as emergency rooms, police stations, juvenile detention or unstable home situations and provide treatment and therapeutic supports while triage, assessment, and transition planning take place with families. 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. Pay and Schedule: Full-time 3rd Shift Schedule: 10:00pm-8:30am Sunday-Wednesday OR Wednesday-Saturday Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis Pay: $21-$23 per hour Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: 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 NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more! As a Youth Care Professional, you will: 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 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; Follows established protocols in the use of family engagement and involvement techniques Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities Requirements We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and cultures to bring their unique perspectives to our work. We actively seek individuals whose lived experiences bring depth, insight, and authenticity to the lives of the youth and families we serve. Required Qualifications: Must be 21 years of age Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Family Healing 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. To qualify, candidates must meet one of the following: 30+ college credits in behavioral sciences + supervised related experience or practicum/internship 2,000–4,000 hours of supervised related experience with mental health populations + required training Currently enrolled in a behavioral sciences graduate program with assigned clinical training Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in behavioral sciences + practicum/internship 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”, "Youth Care", "Counseling", "Community", "MHP", “behavioral health”, "mission-driven" "Residential Treatment Facilities", "Non-Profit", "Children's Mental Health", "#caring career"

Responsibilities

As a Youth Care Professional, you will support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of clients by providing guidance and direction to residents in their daily living activities. You will also collaborate with coworkers to maintain a positive and therapeutic environment while ensuring resident safety.