Nexus-PATH 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 Fargo, 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!

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 Fargo, 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.

Required Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• 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
• 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 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.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus, and maybe required to lift-up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100+ pounds with assistance. Standing and walking for extended periods of time (2-4 hours) is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.
 

Expected Hours of Work:

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Must have flexibility for evening or potentially weekend hours. 

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.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.