Youth Care Professional

Nexus Family Healing • Fargo, ND

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing at Luther Hall in Fargo, North Dakota, is hiring full-time Youth Care Professionals to support youth and families receiving mental health services. The role is similar to behavioral health technician, mental health counseling, or direct care positions at other organizations. Youth Care Professionals work with residents in a residential treatment facility and support their treatment plans, daily living activities, and behavioral needs. The position is on-site at Luther Hall.

The role requires recognizing and valuing cultural differences and responding to the cultural needs of individuals and communities. Client-facing employees must complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training is offered on-site and must be completed within 90 days of employment. A holiday rotation and less than 10% local travel are required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must successfully pass a Fit-For-Duty Health Screen before starting employment.
• Must successfully pass an applicable federal and state criminal background check.
• Must be able 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, including factors such as language, traditions, and values.
• Must complete Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training within 90 days of employment; training is offered on-site.
• Client-facing employees must successfully participate in and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training.
• Must be able to assist staff with 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 2–4 hours.
• Must be able to twist, bend, and stretch as required for daily activities in a residential treatment facility.
• Holiday rotation required.
• Less than 10% local travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related field preferred.
• One year of mental health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in treatment planning and review.
• Monitor residents’ adherence to individual treatment plans.
• Develop and facilitate group activities.
• Supervise residents during daily living activities.
• Promote appropriate behavior while emphasizing and using residents’ strengths.
• Monitor resident behavior and respond to or report behavioral concerns.
• Monitor resident family site visits.
• Ensure residents comply with facility rules and procedures, including check-in and check-out.
• Use behavior management techniques to de-escalate, redirect, or participate in physical restraints.
• Escort or transport residents to activities.
• Administer medication according to doctors’ orders.
• Complete documentation accurately and on time.
• Recognize and value cultural differences in work and service delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Four weeks of paid time off in the first year of employment.
• Multiple options for health insurance coverage.
• No-cost life insurance.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED