Youth Care Professional - Temporary Relief
Nexus Family Healing
Summary
Nexus Family Healing - Austin campus is looking for a resilient and compassionate Youth Care Professional - Temporary Relief who is able to provide youth exceptional care.
Job description
Position Summary
Our Youth Care Professional is responsible for providing reliable and timely support and reinforcement of all therapeutic programming by providing guidance and direction to clients in their daily living activities by utilizing trauma informed practices to maintain a safe environment, while ensuring the client's needs are met.
Responsibilities
- Initiative engagement with client and provides safe interactions, mentorship and supervision of their daily activities and behaviors according to established guidelines and procedures.
- Monitors and coaches clients to achieve activities of daily living such as personal hygiene, grooming, upkeep of living areas and laundry.
- Assures clients adhere to and engage in the daily schedules and activities established for the program, including school, therapy sessions, group sessions, external appointments, and family visits.
- Serves as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings and experiences of staff and clients; communicates in an honest, positive, and respectful manner.
- Plans and participates in creating daily scheduling, activities, treatment planning, guidance plans, and safety protocols.
- Demonstrates acceptance and inclusivity concerning individual commonalities and differences such as gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity.
- Advocate for the client's needs.
- Engage in therapeutic interventions with clients within treatment parameters, while always maintaining healthy and appropriate boundaries with clients and families.
- Demonstrate and abide by the Empowering Restorative Engagement Model (ERE Model) and programming; directs staff in developing action plans, safety planning through the ERE model.
- Comply with Nexus policies involving privacy and confidentiality for clients and their families.
- Complete all client related documentation accurately and professionally (incidents, progress notes, etc.).
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
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
- 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
- Must successfully pass a MN criminal background check
- Successfully participate and complete a two-day Handle with Care training and exam
- 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
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Floating Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Matching
- Talkspace Therapy Benefit
- Hinge Health Benefit
- Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition Assistance
- Training Opportunities
- Sign-On Bonus
Company overview
Nexus Family Healing is a specialized mental health care organization focused on providing comprehensive therapeutic services for children, adolescents, and families. The organization operates as a healthcare provider in the mental health sector, offering evidence-based treatment programs designed to address complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Nexus Family Healing employs a family-centered approach to healing, recognizing that sustainable recovery often requires addressing systemic family dynamics alongside individual therapeutic needs. Their services typically include residential treatment, outpatient therapy, family counseling, and specialized programs for trauma recovery. The organization is dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments where young people can develop coping skills, build resilience, and work toward emotional wellness. With a commitment to clinical excellence and compassionate care, Nexus Family Healing serves as an important resource for families navigating mental health challenges, providing structured therapeutic interventions that promote long-term healing and family reunification when appropriate.