Youth Care Professional

Nexus-East Bethel is looking to add to our Youth Care Professionals team at our new youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility!

This new Minnesota Nexus PRTF location serves youth ages 10-19 who need a higher level of mental and behavioral health care. Our staff support the treatment, well-being, and personal growth of our youth to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures!

Shifts Available:

• Day/Evening - Rotation of day and evening shifts (6am-2:30pm and 2pm-10:30pm) including every other weekend

Schedule/Pay/Location:

• Full-time, on-site opportunity
• Pay Rate: $20.00 - $23.50 per hour
• Located at: 900 189th Ave NE East Bethel, MN 55011

Nexus' Comprehensive Benefits Include:

• Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
• Plus Floating Holidays!
• 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, discounts, and professional training opportunities
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• Internships opportunities
• And much more!

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients to home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities

Qualifications;

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 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

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", "Overnight Shift" "Youth Care" "Counseling" "Community"

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