Youth Care Professional 3rd Shift at Nexus Family Healing

Portland, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jun, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

30 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Youth Supervision, Therapeutic Plan Support, Mentorship, Behavior Guidance, Team Collaboration, Client Safety, Family Engagement, Activity Planning, Client Transportation, Crisis Intervention, Physical Intervention, Relationship Building, Cultural Competence

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Youth Care Professional 3rd Shift team member to our residential location in Portland, Oregon! This small PRTF program serves up to six youth at a time, ages 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities who have become involved in the justice system. The program, located at Nexus’ Walden Crossing, is a secure location, providing high staff to youth ratios as well as 24/7 nursing, recreational and therapeutic professionals, psychiatric services, and an array of other types of therapies. Join an organization that makes a true difference in the lives of youth and their families! Schedule/Pay/Location: Overnight (3rd) shift 30 hours: Thursday-Saturday 10:00pm-8:30am Pay Rate: $23.00+ per hour Walden Crossing Address: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320 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 Continuous learning 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 Required Qualifications: 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 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. Successfully participate and complete a three-part Nonviolent Crisis Intervention exam and training 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!

Responsibilities

The Youth Care Professional will support and reinforce client therapeutic plans by guiding residents in daily activities and supervising their behavior according to established procedures. This role involves collaborating with coworkers on treatment plan implementation, ensuring resident safety, and working with families to reinforce positive partnerships.