Behavior Specialist

Istss; Austin, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,443,000 - 57,308,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing seeks a Behavior Specialist for New Dominion School, on the Nexus-Gerard campus in Austin, MN. The role supports youth with academic therapeutic crisis intervention in a school setting, contributing to positive outcomes and brighter futures.

The position is full-time, on-site, with health/dental insurance options, PTO, disability coverage and retirement matching. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is fundamental to our mission.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a school, day treatment or residential setting with emphasis on behaviour intervention.
• Must pass MN criminal background check and Handle with Care exam/training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly transitions for students during mornings, classes, lunch and outings.
• Ensure student compliance with rules regarding conduct, appearance, hygiene and behavior goals.
• Assist in developing IEP behavior goals and attend progress meetings with staff and parents.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Client communication

IEP collaboration

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Handle with Care training

Job description

Description:

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Behavior Specialist to our team at New Dominion School, our on-campus school.

Our Behavior Specialists provide academic therapeutic crisis intervention services to youth within the school setting to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures!!

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.

As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

SCHEDULE/PAY/LOCATION:

• Full-time, Monday - Friday on-site at New Dominion School on the campus of Nexus-Gerard Family Healing
• Pay range - $19 - $20/hour
• Located at: 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912

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!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the orderly transition of students during key times: morning arrivals, class transitions, lunch and breaks, afternoon departures and off-campus field trips or other outings.
• Ensures student compliance with rules relating to personal conduct, personal appearance, hygiene, grooming, housekeeping as well as individual behavior goals.
• Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) behavior goals for Social/Emotional Function section, progress meetings with teaching staff and parents.
• Complies with Nexus' policies involving privacy and confidentiality for students and their families.
• Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families and external contacts and willingly share knowledge, information and resources
• Engages in crisis interventions and applying de-escalation techniques when appropriate, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a school, day treatment or residential treatment setting with demonstrated emphasis on behaviour intervention responsibilities required.
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
• 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 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

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

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