Description

At Nexus Family Healing, 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’re part of Nexus Family Healing, a national nonprofit mental health organization that restores hope for thousands of children and families who come to us for outpatient/community mental health services, foster care and adoption, and residential treatment. For over 45 years, our network of agencies has used innovative, personalized approaches to heal trauma, break cycles of harm, and reshape futures. We believe every child is worth it — and every family matters.

Nexus-Kindred has an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker (License Preferred) to join our team in our St. Cloud office! This position will work specifically with relative/kinship caregivers.

If you’re looking for a place to use your expertise to help, make a big impact on youth and their families, look no further! We offer competitive compensation and excellent benefits, along with a company culture that’s second to none!

Schedule/Location/Pay:

Location – On-site, covering the St. Cloud, MN area
Schedule - Monday-Friday Business Hours
Pay - $52,000-$56,000

Nexus’ Comprehensive Benefits Include:

Four weeks paid time off (PTO) in the first year of employment
Multiple options for health insurance coverage
No-cost life insurance
Short/long-term disability insurance
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
Advancement pathways and internal promotion
And much more!

Position Summary:

Our Social Worker provides support and services to relatives caring for youth in St. Cloud, MN and within the 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.

Primary responsibilities:

Networking with community to reach relatives caring for youth either formally or informally
Conduct targeted outreach to locate kinship families for youth
Connect relative/kinship families with needed services and information while providing direct support to the children and families as needed
Facilitates share & support groups for relative and kin caregivers.
Ensures regular ongoing communication with families
Complete Home studies and licensing for relative and kin foster care providers.
Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Required Education and Licensure:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human/Social Services related field.
Valid MN Driver's license and auto insurance coverage required.
Must have vehicle capable of safely transporting clients.
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:

MN Social Work license (LSW, LGSW, LICSW or LISW)

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.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity to help foster youth in the St. Cloud area!

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