Transition Services Specialist

Nexus-PATH has an opportunity to hire a full-time Transition Services Specialist who will serve the Bismarck, ND area out of either of our local Bismarck office!

Schedule/Work Environment:

• Monday-Friday
• On-site: Bismarck office

Benefits:

• Competitive salary offered
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 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

Position Summary:

The Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Transition Specialist will facilitate, develop, and monitor progress of Supervised Independent Living, Treatment Plans, for young adult clients. This role will work closely with clients to ensure a seamless and supportive transition for young adults, transitioning between foster care and the Supervised Independent Living program. The SIL Transition Specialist will provide comprehensive case management and coordination of services to ensure young adult clients, have the skills, abilities, and resources to participate in and thrive in an independent living setting while preparing them for post Independent Living.

Primary responsibilities:

• Develops and implements a tailored transition care plan with goals and action plan, to support each client, leverages group services, case management and service practice for successful client outcomes.
• Monitors and evaluates the client's activities to ensure they are meeting required standards; thoroughly documents and reports concerns and reassesses and adjusts the transition plan as needed.
• Serves as an advocate for the client; champions, supports, and encourages each individual while demonstrating and teaching the client self-advocacy and self-sufficiency skills while in transition.
• Leverages the 'wraparound' process by supporting the client in their home, school, and community to support the client while progressing through transitional living.
• Monitors and assesses the health and safety of the client's living environment and living skills; provides support and guidance to the client in matters of independent living skills, routine, and discipline.
• Completes accurate and detailed documentation for Agency and governing/accrediting agencies; maintains current files on all individual
• Participates in individual and group supervision including clinical consultation, case reviews and ensures best practices are applied and provided to all clients and their families.
• Provides timely and thorough information to supervisor/SIL Director regarding case incidences, service delivery and any ongoing challenges the youth may be experiencing.

Required Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, vocational rehabilitation, juvenile justice, education, child development, or related human service field
• Successful completion of background checks and all applicable health requirements
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirement
• 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

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Minimum of two years' experience working with youth or young adults.

Travel:

Must be willing to travel within the community, city, or state level to via ground transportation

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment and in the community. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers, and smartphones. This individual also will need to be able to lift 50 pounds in this role

Nexus 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.