Case Manager - Recruitment & Licensing

Nexus Family Healing•Fargo, ND

just now•$48,000 - $57,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nexus Family Healing is seeking a full-time Case Manager for their new Therapeutic Host Homes team. This role will provide recruitment and licensing support to the Fargo, ND office. Nexus Family Healing has been empowering children, families, and adults for over 50 years, offering treatment foster care, mental health services, and outpatient clinical services. They are a progressive leader in youth and family mental health, aiming to close gaps in care and create brighter futures. The organization embraces diversity, promotes equity, and fosters inclusion, striving for a workforce that supports and represents the diverse youth and families they serve.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in human service-related field required.
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.
Must successfully pass a DHS/DCFS/CJIS/DHHS/ODHS or other federal and state criminal background check.
Some travel required.

Nice To Haves

Current ND social work licensure preferred (LBSW)
Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Experience in foster care, adoptions and/or family-based service preferred.

Responsibilities

Recruit foster families in assigned region.
Assist in the development and marketing of a plan and assist with the preparation of recruitment materials.
Perform public outreach and speaking engagements within a targeted geographic region to recruit foster homes.
Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment strategies that are specific to the needs of children.
Identify and develop resource opportunities for recruiting quality foster families.
Receive inquiries and develop a follow up plan.
Influence and motivate potential foster homes to participate in the challenges and rewards of foster parenting.
Screen inquiries from prospective foster parents to assure information is complete.
Maintain a tracking system of prospective families and ensure that their progress through the recruitment process is timely.
License foster families according to established standards.
Complete the licensing application process for assigned new foster parents in compliance with regulatory agencies and agency form and guidelines.
Complete foster care home studies with families.
Develop a strong working relationship with program and direct service staff, including county and community representatives in the licensing process and in all aspects of the job.
Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery.
Orient prospective families to the foster care system and assess their abilities, motivations and expectations.
Analyze and develop a plan to utilize the feedback received from clients and community partners to improve PATH practice and outcome in the recruitment and/or licensing process.
Prepare reports and analyze and interpret recruitment and advertising statistics.