Case Manager

• Community-Based Services at Nexus Family Healing Case Manager
• Community-Based Services at Nexus Family Healing in Grand Forks, North Dakota Posted in 11 days ago.

Job Description:

Description:

Nexus-Family Healing is located across North Dakota and offers mental health services, outpatient clinical services, and treatment foster care. We have an opportunity to hire a full-time Community-Based Case Manager in our Grand Forks, ND Nexus-PATH office! This role will be supporting our Treatment & Foster Care team! For more than 50 years, Nexus has empowered thousands of children, families, and adults to find hope and healing. What started in 1972 as a single program in Minnetonka, Minnesota has grown into a nationally recognized network across five states. As a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, we're driven by a clear mission: to close gaps in care and create brighter futures for those we serve. 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:

On-site (community based) in Fargo, ND Some flexibility in scheduling based upon client needs Monday-Friday work schedule $48,000

• 55,000 starting salary

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

Recruit, license, train, supervise, and provide ongoing assessment to resource families to ensure quality care consistent with regulatory agencies (i.e.

DHS, COA, FFTA

). Participate in the development and implementation of local, regional and state plans for recruiting and retaining resource families. Follow state and agency guidelines for conducting family/homestudy, physical environment inspection and criminal background checks and provide required documentation for initial and ongoing licensing. Coordinate required orientation and ongoing education and skill development for resource families. Supervise resource families' interaction with foster child, child's family, treatment team members and collateral contacts. Monitor and evaluate resource families' activities to ensure compliance with agency and state standards. Submit critical incident reports and develop and implement corrective action plans as required. Facilitate required team/unit meetings and participate in other resource families related activities. Provide coordination of all tasks required to meet the treatment needs and best interests of service recipients Complete a systemic assessment of the needs of the child and family. Establish service parameters with legal custodian as child's needs dictate. Provide complete and required documentation, within established time lines relating to case management and treatment planning. Implement treatment services to meet the needs and goals of the children and families utilizing quality case management practice to provide for the best interest of the child and family. Provide direction to other team members when applicable and make recommendations for discharge, finalization and permanency. Advocate for the development and maintenance of funding and resources to meet youth and family needs at local, state and national levels. Develop and maintain community contacts to promote Nexus-PATH and collaborative efforts. Provide crisis intervention as needed to maintain safety and provide for the best interest of the child and foster family. Integrates trauma informed care principles into practice by sharing knowledge and understanding of trauma with the child, foster family and relevant team members. Routinely screens for trauma exposure and related symptoms and demonstrates competence in using screening tool results to enhance service provision. Routinely makes resources available and shares knowledge with foster families and providers on trauma exposure, its impact, and trauma-focused treatment. Engages in efforts to strengthen the resilience and protective factors of children and families impacted by and vulnerable to trauma. Emphasizes continuity of care and collaboration across child-service systems. Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery Understand the potential for secondary traumatic stress and practices self-care strategies to mitigate these effects. Meet standards for productivity and caseload size while maintaining appropriate documentation and files

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred, Bachelors in Human Service Degree required Current ND social work licensure required (LBSW) or ability to gain one within 3 months Experience in foster care, adoptions and/or family-based service preferred Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency driving requirements, maintain auto insurance and pass corporate insurance eligibility standards Must have the ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities and understand their unique needs and challenges. Must be open to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering factors such as language, traditions, and values. Commitment to

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

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.

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

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM!

When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!

Requirements:

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$48,000.00