Recreational & Vocational Manager

Nexus Family Healing•Onamia, MN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Minimum 1-year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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