Youth Care Professional 1st Shift

About the role

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Youth Care Professional to join our residential location in Portland, Oregon. This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Wednesday, from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce the therapeutic plan of clients by providing guidance and direction to residents in their daily living activities.
• 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

• 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.
• Able to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Able to meet 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
• Able to meet 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.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of mental health and developmental disabilities.

Benefits

• 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.
• Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family.
• Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family.
• Carrot Fertility Benefit.
• Continuous learning and training opportunities.
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion.
• Many other comprehensive benefits.

Pay

$23.00+ per hour.

Schedule

Day (1st) shift: Sunday- Tuesday, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM.

Location

Walden Crossing, 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320.