Case Manager at Nexus Family Healing

Bismarck, North Dakota, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 May, 26

Salary

53000.0

Posted On

21 Feb, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Recruiting, Licensing, Training, Supervision, Assessment, Compliance Monitoring, Incident Reporting, Case Management, Treatment Planning, Advocacy, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Trauma Informed Care, Documentation, Team Facilitation

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Nexus-PATH 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 Bismarck, ND Nexus-PATH office! This role will be supporting our brand new Therapeutic Host Homes Program! 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. Schedule/Pay/Location: On-site (community based) in Bismarck, ND Some flexibility in scheduling based upon client needs Monday-Friday work schedule $48,000-$53,000 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 Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors in Human Service Degree 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 successfully pass a DHS criminal background check. 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. 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 are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include recruiting, licensing, training, supervising, and assessing resource families to ensure quality care consistent with regulatory agencies, while also developing and implementing plans for resource family recruitment and retention. The role further involves coordinating all tasks to meet service recipients' treatment needs, conducting systemic needs assessments, and providing crisis intervention as necessary.