Youth Care Professional 1st Shift

Description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Youth Care Professional 1st shift team member to join 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:

• •1st shift: 7:00am-5:30pm
• •Variable 40 hour schedule
• •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 the resident's daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures
• •Participate with coworkers as a team in the 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; follow 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, and 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!