About the role
Pay: $23.00 to $23.00 per hour
Description
Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a
Youth Care Professional 2nd 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:
Afternoon (2nd) shift 30 hours: Thursday -Saturday 1:00pm - 11:30pm
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!