Youth & Family Skills Coach

Nexus Family Healing•Bismarck, ND

6d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

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 Treatment & Foster Care team. This role will be working directly with youth & families in the Bismarck, ND community. 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

Requirements

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 meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements

Nice To Haves

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

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.