Temporary Relief Youth Care Professional

Nexus-Family-Healing; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Temporary Relief Youth Care Professional to support a small PRTF program for youth 10-17 with mental and developmental disabilities.

This on-site, on-call role offers 7:00am-5:30pm, 2:00pm-12:30am, or 11:30pm-8:00am shifts, $23+ per hour, and comprehensive benefits including PTO, 401k match, and Talkspace therapy. You will work closely with therapists and residential staff to uphold safety and therapeutic care.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Desire to work in human services and with at-risk youth.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals.
• Must pass ODHS background check.
• Complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.

Responsibilities

• Support and reinforce therapeutic plans for residents.
• Mentor and supervise residents’ daily activities.
• Collaborate with coworkers to implement treatment plans.
• Adapt interactions to client phases, privileges, restrictions.
• Ensure resident safety and maintain a therapeutic environment.
• Engage with families to strengthen partnerships.
• Plan and participate in off-campus activities and transport clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Cultural competency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Temporary Relief Youth Care Professional to our 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:

• Temporary Relief/On Call on-site opportunity: all shifts available
  • 1s Shift: 7:00am-5:30pm
  • 2nd Shift: 2:00pm-12:30am
  • 3rd Shift: 11:30pm-8:00am
• Pay Rate: $23.00+ per hour
• Walden Crossing Address: 722 NE 162nd Ave, Portland OR 97320

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!

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's 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

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.
• Must successfully pass a ODHS criminal background check
• 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