Behavior Specialist
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Nexus Family Healing is hiring a Behavior Specialist. Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavior Specialist for New Dominion School, an on-campus school. This role provides academic therapeutic crisis intervention services to youth, contributing to positive outcomes. The specialist will work to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities, understanding and meeting their unique needs and challenges.
Key focus areas include Maintain orderly transition of students during key times, Ensure student compliance with rules relating to personal conduct, and Participate in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) behavior goals.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or GED, 2 Years Experience In School, Day Treatment Or Residential Treatment Setting With Behavior Intervention Responsibilities, and Valid Driver's License. Important skills include Academic Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, De-escalation Techniques, Building Relationships With Diverse Individuals, Understanding Unique Needs And Challenges, Meeting Cultural Needs, and Clear Communication.
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Description:
Nexus Family Healing is looking to add a Behavior Specialist to our team at New Dominion School, our on-campus school.
Our Behavior Specialists provide academic therapeutic crisis intervention services to youth within the school setting to contribute to positive outcomes and brighter futures!!
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/PAY/LOCATION:
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Full-time, Monday - Friday on-site at New Dominion School on the campus of Nexus-Gerard Family Healing
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Pay range - $19 - $20/hour
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Located at: 1111 28th St NE, Austin, MN 55912
Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:
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Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
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Multiple options for health insurance coverage
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No-cost life insurance
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Short/long-term disability insurance
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401k match
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NEW - Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
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NEW - Hinge Health Benefit for the whole family
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NEW – Carrot Fertility Benefit
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Tuition assistance and training opportunities
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Advancement pathways and internal promotion
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And much more!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintains the orderly transition of students during key times: morning arrivals, class transitions, lunch and breaks, afternoon departures and off-campus field trips or other outings.
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Ensures student compliance with rules relating to personal conduct, personal appearance, hygiene, grooming, housekeeping as well as individual behavior goals.
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Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) behavior goals for Social/Emotional Function section, progress meetings with teaching staff and parents.
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Complies with Nexus’ policies involving privacy and confidentiality for students and their families.
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Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families and external contacts and willingly share knowledge, information and resources
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Engages in crisis interventions and applying de-escalation techniques when appropriate, while maintaining appropriate boundaries and relationships with students.
Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
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High School diploma or GED required
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Minimum 2 years of experience in a school, day treatment or residential treatment setting with demonstrated emphasis on behavior intervention responsibilities required.
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Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements.
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Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges.
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Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values.
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Must successfully pass a MN criminal background check.
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Successfully participate and complete a two-day Handle with Care exam and training.
Nice to Have:
- Associates or Bachelor's degree
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.
Our ICARE Values:
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Innovation: Leading the way and implementing creative, cutting-edge ideas and approaches
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Compassion: Listening, honoring differences, and showing respect, kindness, empathy care, and concern
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Agility: Exhibiting flexibility and adapting quickly
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Responsiveness: Being quick, positive, and accurate
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Excellence: Demonstrating quality results that surpass ordinary standards
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!
When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Apply Here: https://www.click2apply.net/djoEl7uOmzLEzCNY6IJkB7
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Minimum Education Required
Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience Required
See job description
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Compensation
$19.00 - $20.00 / Hourly
Postal Code
55912
Job Type
Full Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
46634
Job Benefits
PTO, health insurance, 401k match
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