Case Manager - Kinship Navigator Program

Nexus-Kindred is hiring a Case Manager for our new Kinship Navigator program in the St. Cloud/Waite Park, MN and surrounding area!

At Nexus-Kindred, we provide a continuum of services, from foster care to community-based services, to give children and families the tools they need to build successful relationships outside of treatment. We are currently hiring for a Case Manager on our new Kinship Navigator program to provide additional support & services to relatives caring for youth in the St. Cloud and surrounding area. When a relative cares for a child or sibling group removed from their homes, the advantages are tremendous for the children - but the challenges these relatives face can often be large. With this new program, we are excited to connect kinship families to the available resources they need!

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

Pay/Location:

• Salary range of $48,000-$55,000 depending on qualifications!
• On-site based out of our Waite Park, MN location with travel to surrounding communities

Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• Generous Paid Time Off - 4 weeks
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental
• 401K + match
• 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

Primary responsibilities:

Family Consultation & Treatment Planning

• Connects with and coordinates families to the appropriate and desired community resource; creates a high-touch experience for all clients
• Provides assessment, consultation, and support to families in need of services
• Develops treatment/service plans for families with a focus on alleviating barriers and creating solutions
• Provides assistance to families regarding available resources that will support the healthy functioning of the family unit
• Deepens relationships and works effectively with outside organizations to successfully implement plans for families while ensuring that the unique needs and requirements of each individual are met
• Works to bridge relationships with clients, families, and outside organizations and provides role modeling for advocating for needs

Service Delivery

• Maintains and completes timely paperwork and compiles documentation required by the organization and for the governing/accrediting agencies; maintain current files on all individuals enrolled in services
• Maintains database of community resources and contacts for outside providers and organizations; collects data on services, linkages and additional outcomes as identified
• Represents the organization positively within the community
• Ensures confidentiality of all treatment and services information pertaining to all individuals and their families
• Utilizes organizational skills and tools to proactively manage multiple client needs/demands
• Produces informal and formal reports as requested by outside agencies, parents, referral agencies, courts, etc.

Leadership & Oversight

• Participates in staff and supervision meetings and required in-service meetings
• Provides timely and accurate communication to supervisory and management staff and team members regarding significant events, to ensure continuity of care and safety of clients
• Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families, and external contacts and willingly share knowledge, information and resources appropriately
• Demonstrates concern and empathy towards others as needed, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity

Policy, Procedure, Training & Compliance

• Interacts with and appreciates people from diverse cultural, social, economic, and religious backgrounds
• Demonstrates professionalism and work accountability; makes self available and exhibits a spirit of cooperation among team members
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of all Nexus policies and procedures and the ability to reference and use them
• Addresses emergency or crisis situations with sound judgment and takes appropriate actions; remains calm and effectively manages stressful workload conditions and difficult, emotionally charged, or crisis situations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services
• 3+ years of experience in social work, case management or similar duties
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
• 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

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with family systems, kinship relatives, or related experiences

Travel:

Use of personal vehicle for regular local business travel will be required to support the clients and agency needs

Expected Hours of Work:

Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as discussed with management

Our ICARE Values:

• 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

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.

APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own!