Youth & Family Skills Coach - Youth ACT at Nexus Family… · Mendota…

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Nexus Family Healing is excited to add a hybrid-remote Youth & Family Skills Coach for our Youth ACT Program based out of Mendota Heights, MN! Youth ACT is an intensive, comprehensive and community-based rehabilitative mental health service. Services are provided in the home, school, or community using a multidisciplinary team. Individualized services help stabilize youth, ages 14-21, to decrease hospitalizations and out of home placements. Services are provided in the home, with Youth ACT providing 3-5 sessions per week. 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 and Pay: Full-time, 40 hours per week Schedule: flexible Monday-Friday $21-25 per hour Location: On the road in the Twin Cities metro area, MN (community and home-based) This is a hybrid position requiring regular travel to family homes, community sites and other agencies Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include: Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment 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 and training opportunities Advancement pathways and internal promotion And much more! 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. Primary responsibilities: Client Support & Coaching Help clients build everyday life skills like communication, self-regulation, social interaction, and independence. Provide calming and therapeutic support during challenging moments. Work closely with the Clinical Supervisor during crises or emergencies. Keep accurate and timely documentation that meets program standards. Program Participation & Collaboration Join regular team meetings and clinical supervision sessions. Complete required training and education activities. Deliver a set number of direct service hours each week. Follow all agency policies, state regulations, and HIPAA guidelines. Support youth in practicing skills outlined in their treatment plans. Requirements Required Education and Licensure: Must be Mental Health Practitioner qualified: -Bachelor’s Degree in a degree in behavioral science field, Social Work, or Psychology-Must have completed 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotional disturbances with a trauma focus-In lieu of a Bachelor's degree and 2,000 hours of supervised clinical experience, would consider minimum completion of 4000 supervision hours of supervised clinical experience delivering clinical services to treat mental health and emotion 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 Must have access to use of personal vehicle for business travel Valid driver’s license required Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements Must successfully pass a DHS criminal background check 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 ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies: 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. 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. APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!