Youth & Family Skills Coach

Description Nexus Family Healing is located across North Dakota and offers treatment foster care, mental health services and outpatient clinical services.

We have a full-time Youth & Family Skills Coach role open on our new Therapeutic Host Homes team. This role will be working directly with youth & families in the Bismarck, ND community.

Therapeutic Host Homes are family-style living arrangements for children ages birth – 18 with intellectual or developmental disabilities (ID/DD). A child lives with a caring provider in their community surrounded by a circle of support, provided by Nexus Family Healing, instead of living in a group home or institution. This is a voluntary program designed to help children return to their biological families when possible while continuing to receive help and mentorship from their Therapeutic Host Home provider.

Join our team, committed to making a difference for children who are placed in a foster home!

“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.”

Position Summary

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Youth and Family Skills Coach will provide skills services in the treatment of children, adults, and/or families as prescribed in the client’s developed treatment plan as directed and supported by the Clinical Supervisor

Schedule/Pay/Location

On-site (community based) in Bismarck, ND Some flexibility in scheduling based upon client needs Monday-Friday work schedule $20-$22 hourly

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package Generous Paid Time Off – 4 weeks HOLIDAY's Paid Health Insurance Vision and Dental 401K NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit Tuition assistance and training opportunities Primary Responsibilities: Assists clients in using age-appropriate self-management skills, including communication, self-regulation, self-help skills, play, social, and relationship skills. Provides de-escalation and therapeutic supports as needed with clients. Notifies and collaborates with Clinical Supervisor in case of crises and emergencies. Completes clinical documentation in compliance with program expectations; demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills to generate and support program documentation expectations and standards. Attends and participates in clinical supervision and team case consultation meetings in accordance with program expectations. Completes education and training experiences in accordance with program expectations. Ensures minimum hours of direct services as assigned. Maintains compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory standards and remain compliant with all HIPAA regulations. Assists in implementing responses to youth behavior and other skills deficits according to the developed treatment plan. Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery Required Education and Experience: Minimum of a high school diploma or GED Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus Some experience working with at-risk youth and families Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data entry skills required Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations Valid driver’s license required 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 meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelors degree or above in one of the behavioral sciences or related fields from an accredited college or university Knowledge of family-based philosophy and practice Experience in related community-based work, working with families, youth, and trauma exposed children and adolescents Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Nexus Family Healing reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive Travel: Regular travel to family homes, community sites, other agencies, etc. 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 All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity – we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.