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OverviewNexus-Woodbourne Family Healing is part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit network of mental health agencies with over 45 years of restoring hope for thousands of children and families through outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. We use innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters.Nexus employees help children, adolescents, and families build brighter futures. If you are passionate about helping youth, have previous expertise in direct care, or group homes, or residential work experience, this opportunity may be a good fit for you.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. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, familial status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran, or disability status.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. Woodbourne recognizes the critical and challenging nature of the work being performed within the diagnostic program and rewards the employees who are working in this important and unique program.In addition to their 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)
Shift(s) currently available:
Friday - Monday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Friday - Monday 3:00pm - 11:30pm
Sunday - Thursday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday - Saturday 2:00pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday - Saturday 3:00pm - 11:30pm
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. In an effort to limit physical contact as much as possible all interviews will be conducted via phone or virtual meetings (Zoom).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)
Job ID: 2020-4952Location Name: Nexus - Woodbourne Family HealingCity: BaltimoreCategory: Client/Direct CareState/Province: MD