Youth Care Professional 1st Shift

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add an Youth Care Professional 1st Shift to our newest 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:

• Day shift 30 hours: Sunday-Tuesday 7:00am-5:30pm
• 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 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

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.

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!

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