Forensic Youth Skills Worker

Nexus Family Healing; Eugene (OR); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Advancement pathways

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Oregon is seeking a part-time Youth Skills Worker to join our Restorative Services Program for youth ages 11–18 with court involvement. The team provides life skills coaching with a focus on self-management, communication, and trauma-informed care.

The position offers 4–10 hours per week, a pay rate of $24–$27 per hour, and a remote/hybrid arrangement in the Eugene area with statewide driving requirements. Nexus emphasizes diversity and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a behavioral sciences field or related area.
• High school diploma/GED with 3 years relevant experience acceptable in lieu of degree.
• Must be QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) qualification.
• Experience with at-risk youth and families.
• HIPAA compliance knowledge and data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide life skills support and coaching to youth 11–18 including communication and self-regulation.
• Deliver de-escalation and therapeutic supports and document incidents as required.
• Collaborate with Clinical Supervisor during crises and emergencies; ensure proper clinical documentation.

Skills

De-escalation

Therapeutic communication

Relationship building

Data entry

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences

High school diploma or GED + 3 years relevant experience

QMHA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Type

Part-time

Description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a part-time Youth Skills Workers to our new Restorative Services Program here in Oregon! Nexus Family Healing, a national non-profit mental health organization serving youth and families for over 50 years, is offering a new statewide Restorative Services program in Oregon. Our Restorative Services Program serves youth ages 11-18 who have a level of court involvement that requires the evaluation of their fitness to proceed with their legal participation. With a team of psychologists and social services professionals, Nexus is committed to filling the gaps in service and providing programs that meet the needs of the Oregon youth.

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. We serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

Schedule/Pay/Location

• Part time opportunity: between 4-10 hours a week
• Pay Rate: $24-$27 an hour!
• Remote/Hybrid work in the Eugene community and surrounding area, where youth are located.
• This role does require driving throughout the state of OR.

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include

• Paid Time Off
• 401k match
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• And much more!

Primary Responsibilities

Client Life Skills Support and Coaching

• Assists clients in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, play, social, and relationship skills
• Provides de-escalation and therapeutic supports as needed with clients
• Notifies and collaborates with Clinical Supervisor in case of crises and emergencies
• Completes clinical documentation in compliance with program expectations; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills to generate and support program documentation expectations and standards

Program Facilitation & Consultation

• Attends and participates in clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations
• Completes education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations
• Ensures minimum hours of direct services as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards and remains compliant with all HIPAA regulations
• Assists in implementing responses to youth behavior and other skills deficits according to the developed treatment plan

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelors degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university
• OR in lieu of a bachelor's degree, a minimum of a high school diploma or GED and three years of relevant work, education, training or experience
• Must be QMHA (Qualified Mental Health Associate) qualified
• Experience working with at-risk youth and families
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations
• Must have access to use of personal vehicle for business travel
• Valid driver’s license required
• 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

Preferred Education And Experience

• Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice
• Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescents

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!

Salary Description

$24-$27 an hour