Youth Care Professional

Nexuspath; Manteno (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Youth Care Professional to join their team. This full-time, on-site role offers a unique opportunity to change lives by providing support and guidance to youth in a residential treatment facility. The ideal candidate will embrace diversity and be committed to fostering a positive environment. In addition to a competitive hourly pay starting at $19.60, the position comes with comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and tuition assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to inspire hope, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition assistance program

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Qualifications

• Minimum 21 years of age and valid driver's license required.
• Some related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide coaching and supervision of youth's daily activities.
• Serve as a role model and mentor to youth.
• Administer medications and plan off-campus activities.

Skills

Coaching

Supervision

Mentoring

Respect for Diversity

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Nexus-Indian Oaks is looking for a skilled Youth Care Professional to join our team! If you have a passion for changing lives and inspiring hope, please apply!

We believe in changing the course of a child’s life by stabilizing families and strengthening mental health. We work to heal the past trauma, break the cycle of harm, and change the future for generations to come. We look for staff who are dedicated, hard-working individuals that share our hope for the future. In return, we offer our associates a competitive compensation and benefits program, diverse learning opportunities, and a chance to help others have a better life.

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:

• Full-time; on-site opportunity
• Hourly payrate offers starting at $19.60

The benefits for the Youth Care Professional include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) match
• Pre-tax flexible health care and dependent care spending accounts
• No cost short term and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance program
• Education loan forgiveness program
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Advancement pathways and internal promotion
• NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
• NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
• NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
• And much more!

Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and supervision of youth(s) daily activities and behavior
• Coach to ensure youth(s) follow daily schedules and activities established for the program
• Coach to ensure youth(s) comply with required activities surrounding personal care and daily living responsibilities
• Serve as a role model and mentor to youth
• Demonstrate an acceptance and respectfulness toward diversity concerning commonalities and differences such as gender, race, age, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, disability, and gender identity
• Administer medications per established protocols and generate related recording requirements accurately
• Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of clients for home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license required (must meet state driving criteria and pass corporate eligibility standards)
• Some related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of residents.
• 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.

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!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities