Transportation Aide

Nexus Family Healing•East Bethel, MN

18h•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Nexus-East Bethel is looking to add a Transportation Aid at our new youth & teen psychiatric residential treatment facility! This new Minnesota Nexus PRTF location serves youth ages 10-19 who need a higher level of mental and behavioral health care. Our staff support the treatment, well-being, and personal growth of our youth to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures! Schedule/Pay/Location: Full-time, on-site opportunity 11am-7pm, including every other weekend Pay Rate: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour Located at: 900 189th Ave NE East Bethel, MN 55011 Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Plus Floating Holidays! 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, discounts, and professional training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion Internships opportunities And much more! Responsibilities: Ensures the safety of the youth at all times. Provides full care and supervision for the youth by creating a favorable climate during transportation in which the youth’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern at all times. Responsible for the hour-by-hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance, and discipline of the youth client. Ensure that the scheduled appointment or consult has been completed and communicate all follow-up and any verbal instructions back to Nursing Supervisor; willingly shares knowledge and information to staff members. Conducts regular vehicle inspection and maintenance to ensure that all equipment and gauges are in proper working condition prior to each transport to ensure, and that vehicle is in clean, safe, and optimal working condition at all times. Coordinates with appropriate staff to identify maintenance and repair needs. Completes appropriate documentation for each transport in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures. Intervenes in crisis situations as learned in de-escalation training to ensure the safety of clients and staff. Provides a caring, warm environment for the youth by setting clear boundaries, support, encouragement, and verbal praise and acknowledgment for positive actions and decision making. Maintains appropriate discipline at all times and reports any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner while communicating professionally and respectfully in all interactions and with all staff and clients. Required Education and Licensure: Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required. Must be at least 21 years of age. Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements Preferred Education and Experience: Previous transportation experience is preferred. Experience working with youth is 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 APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own! Keywords: “Trauma-Informed Care”, “Residential Treatment”, “Direct Care Professional”, “Direct support”, “Youth Support Professional”, “Mental Health”, “Children’s Mental Health”, “Social Work”, “Social Services

Requirements

Possession of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Valid driver’s license required.
Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements

Nice To Haves

Previous transportation experience is preferred.
Experience working with youth is preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety of the youth at all times.
Provides full care and supervision for the youth by creating a favorable climate during transportation in which the youth’s safety, emotional nurturing and healthy development are of primary concern at all times.
Responsible for the hour-by-hour care, safety, supervision, protection, guidance, and discipline of the youth client.
Ensure that the scheduled appointment or consult has been completed and communicate all follow-up and any verbal instructions back to Nursing Supervisor; willingly shares knowledge and information to staff members.
Conducts regular vehicle inspection and maintenance to ensure that all equipment and gauges are in proper working condition prior to each transport to ensure, and that vehicle is in clean, safe, and optimal working condition at all times.
Coordinates with appropriate staff to identify maintenance and repair needs.
Completes appropriate documentation for each transport in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Intervenes in crisis situations as learned in de-escalation training to ensure the safety of clients and staff.
Provides a caring, warm environment for the youth by setting clear boundaries, support, encouragement, and verbal praise and acknowledgment for positive actions and decision making.
Maintains appropriate discipline at all times and reports any unresolved conflicts to a supervisor in a timely manner while communicating professionally and respectfully in all interactions and with all staff and clients.

Benefits

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment Plus Floating Holidays!
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, discounts, and professional training opportunities
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
Internships opportunities
And much more!