Recreational & Vocational Manager

Nexus-Family-Healing; Onamia (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO first year

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance and training

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Mille Lacs Academy, Onamia, MN, is seeking a Recreational and Vocational Manager to develop, implement, and oversee youth vocational and recreational programs that prepare residents for employment and independent living. This full‑time, on‑site role leads staff, builds community partnerships, and coordinates career planning, budgets, and youth records.

Required: Bachelor's degree in social services or vocational training, 4 years’ relevant experience, valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services and/or vocational training with 4 years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements.
• Must pass DHS background check and Handle With Care training/exam.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain vocational and recreational programs to build skills and employability.
• Collaborate with community leaders, employers, and educators for internships and work programs.
• Assess youth development needs and assist with essential documents and applications.
• Guide career exploration, resume building, and job search strategies.
• Lead staff, manage budgets, and ensure adherence to treatment plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Community partnerships

Career planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/vocational training

Job description

Description

Nexus Family Healing is excited to add a Recreational and Vocational Manager to our Mille Lacs agency in Onamia!

Nexus Family Healing offers trauma-informed, family-centered, nationally recognized treatment for boys, ages 10-19, with significant mental health issues and harmful sexual behaviors. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth as well as our employees. Nexus treatment programs have been creating brighter futures for over 50 years.

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. Employees must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Employees must also be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.

Schedule and Pay:

• Full Time, onsite opportunity
• Monday-Friday typically; some nights or weekends if needed
• Starting Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000 a year!
• Address: 407 130th Ave S, Onamia, MN 56359

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
• And much more!

Position Summary: Our Recreational and Vocational Manager will develop, implement, and oversee the vocational and recreational programs to offer youth vocational, recreational, and educational work experiences to prepare them for successful employment and independent living upon completion of Mille Lacs Academy’s treatment program; Oversee the vocation and recreation program and staff to ensure youth are receiving therapeutic vocation and recreation services that support the resident treatment plans.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Youth Opportunities: Design and maintain recreational and vocational programs that build skills, independence, and employability
• Community Partnerships: Collaborate with leaders, employers, and educators to create work programs, internships, apprenticeships, and service projects
• Youth Development: Assess life skills, provide age-appropriate training, and assist with essential documents and applications (e.g., IDs, financial aid, testing)
• Career Planning: Guide youth in career exploration, counseling, resume building, and job search/retention strategies
• Program Leadership: Continuously enhance vocational offerings, manage career center resources, and supervise recreation/vocational staff
• Staff Development: Participate in hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations; ensure staff deliver therapeutic, skill-building activities
• Organizational Engagement: Support Nexus philosophy, attend trainings, maintain professional boundaries, and uphold ethical standards
• Administration: Maintain accurate youth records, manage budgets, and research fundraising/grant opportunities to strengthen programs

Requirements

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in social services and/or vocational training and 4 years of relevant experience
• Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements
• Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check
• All client facing employees must successfully participate and complete the Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum 1-year supervisory experience preferred.

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