Youth and Family Skills Coach

Primary responsibilities

• Assists clients in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, play, social, and relationship skills
• Provides de-escalation and therapeutic supports as needed with clients
• Notifies and collaborates with Clinical Supervisor in case of crises and emergencies
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with program expectations; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills to generate and support program documentation expectations and standards
• Attends and participates in clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations
• Completes education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations
• Maintains compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards and remain compliant with all HIPAA regulations
• Affords responses to youth behavior and other skills deficits according to the developed treatment plan

Required Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
• Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus
• OR in lieu of a Bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, would consider minimum completion of 4000 supervision hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotion disturbances with a trauma focus
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations
• Valid driver’s license required
• 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

Preferred Education and Experience

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice
• Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescents

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!

Pay and Schedule

• Full-time onsite opportunity and in community
• Occasional evenings and weekends as needed
• Location: 1800 Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis
• Pay Range: $21-23 an hour

About the role

Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization serving a diverse group of youth and families. We embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion in our workforce.

Qualifications

At Nexus Family Healing, we value innovation, compassion, agility, responsiveness, and excellence. Our ICARE Values guide us in our mission to change lives.