We are hiring Part Time Residential Counselors for a Friday and Saturday Shift!

Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 50 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. We have a variety of full-time residential counselor positions available throughout our Residential Treatment Center and our Diagnostic program. The residential treatment center offers emotional, behavioral, mental health, and sexually problematic behavior programs. The short-term (90-day) diagnostic (DETP) program serves male, female, and transgender youth who have been commercially sexually exploited.

In addition to the base pay rate, employees are eligible for:

• $1.00/hour added to base pay rate, after achieving and providing proof of the RCYCP certification
• $2.00/hour for each hour worked in the diagnostic (DETP) program
• $0.20/hour weekend shift differential for each hour worked on the weekend (defined as Friday at 10:00pm through Sunday at 10:29pm)

Responsibilities:

• Provide mentorship and supervision of resident daily activities and behavior according to established guidelines and procedures
• Ensure that residents adhere to daily schedules and activities established for the program, including school, therapy sessions, external appointments, etc.
• Ensure that residents comply with required activities surrounding personal hygiene and grooming, upkeep of living areas, laundry, etc.
• Serve as a mentor and role model by demonstrating compassion and understanding for feelings, opinions and experiences of others, and communicating and interacting in a manner that is honest, positive, respectful and professional
• Participate with coworkers as a team on implementation of treatment plans and therapeutic services
• Remain cognizant of individual resident levels/phases, privileges, restrictions and adapt interactions accordingly
• Engage in therapeutic interventions with residents within treatment parameters, while maintaining appropriate boundaries
• Ensure resident safety and collaborate with coworkers to maintain an environment that is positive, respectful, clean and therapeutic
• Perform First Aid/CPR procedures and respond according to established protocols in the event of an emergency situation
• Plan and participate in off-campus resident activities and assist in the transportation of client for home visits, doctor appointments, planned recreational activities, etc.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of HS Diploma or GED, with previous direct care, residential experience strongly preferred
• Remain current on all required training and certifications
• Adhere to department procedures regarding punctuality and attendance and exhibit flexibility and cooperation with shift scheduling and rotation needs
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of residents
• 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)

We are required to comply with the CMS Mandate, which means that all Nexus-Woodbourne staff must be fully vaccinated or receive an approved exemption. Proof of full vaccination or an approved exemption must be obtained prior to working on-site. (Centers for Medicare/Medicaid (CMS) mandatory vaccination regulation (86 CFR 61555)).
**COVID-19 Precautions: The safety of our youth, families, employees, and candidates are a top concern. We are following the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and adapting our processes as changes arise.

Apply today to become a part of truly life-changing work at Nexus-Woodbourne!

Education
Required

• High School or better

Behaviors
Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations
Preferred

• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $13.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are you interested in working the Part Time Friday and Saturday Shift?
• Are you at least 21 years of age?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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