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About the Role
Nexus Family Healing is seeking a Behavior Specialist for our on-campus school, New Dominion School. This role provides academic therapeutic crisis intervention services to youth, aiming for positive outcomes and brighter futures.
Responsibilities
- Maintains orderly student transitions during key times, including arrivals, class changes, departures, and outings.
- Ensures student compliance with rules regarding personal conduct, appearance, hygiene, grooming, and behavior goals.
- Participates in developing Individual Education Plans (IEPs) behavior goals and progress meetings.
- Complies with Nexus policies on privacy and confidentiality for students and families.
- Exhibits clear, professional, and respectful communication with clients, coworkers, families, and external contacts.
- Engages in crisis interventions and applies de-escalation techniques while maintaining appropriate boundaries with students.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a school, day treatment, or residential treatment setting with a focus on behavior intervention.
- Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving requirements.
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals and communities.
- Openness to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities.
- Must successfully pass a MN criminal background check.
- Must successfully complete a two-day Handle with Care exam and training.
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- De-escalation techniques
- Behavior intervention
- Communication
- Relationship building
Location
- On-site at New Dominion School, Austin, MN
Work Type
- Full-time
- On-site
Experience Level
- Minimum 2 years of experience
Education Level
- High School diploma or GED
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree (Nice to Have)
Salary/Compensations
- $19 - $20/hour
Benefits
- Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year
- Multiple health insurance options
- No-cost life insurance
- Short/long-term disability insurance
- 401k match
- Talkspace Therapy Benefit
- Hinge Health Benefit
- Carrot Fertility Benefit
- Tuition assistance and training opportunities
- Advancement pathways and internal promotion
About the Company
- Nexus Family Healing is a national mental health organization serving diverse youth and families.
- Nexus embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion.
- ICARE Values: Innovation, Compassion, Agility, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- Nexus Family Healing focuses on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, and faith.