Child and Family Clinical Nursing Consultant
About The Position
As the Child & Family Nursing Consultant you will work under the direction of the Medical Director of OCFS and the Child Welfare Program Manager. You will be responsible for the following as it relates to the development of plans of safe care for substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s): • Clinically assess each plan of safe care to determine the level of safety for substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s) and make recommendations for additional action when there are outstanding questions about care of the infant or significant, unmet safety concerns. • Collaborate with OCFS staff, medical providers, social service providers and other community collaboratives, taskforces and workgroups who work to improve systems of care for substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s). • Consult with families and providers involved in programs targeted to support substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s); • Provide quality improvement training for direct line staff. • Data collection related to Plans of Safe Care to meet federal reporting requirements. Other duties as it relates to supporting the health and well-being of children and youth in DHHS custody.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing -OR- graduation from an accredited school of nursing and 2 years of professional nursing experience.
- LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (These must be met by all employees prior to attaining permanent status in the class).
- Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse as issued by the State Board of Nursing.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of substance use disorders and treatment options;
- Knowledge of maternal, infant, and child health related to substance use during pregnancy;
- Knowledge of public health, social services and intervention and support programs targeted towards supporting substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s);
- Knowledge of child welfare, child abuse and neglect, children’s behavioral health and trauma informed systems of care.
Responsibilities
- Clinically assess each plan of safe care to determine the level of safety for substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s) and make recommendations for additional action when there are outstanding questions about care of the infant or significant, unmet safety concerns.
- Collaborate with OCFS staff, medical providers, social service providers and other community collaboratives, taskforces and workgroups who work to improve systems of care for substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s).
- Consult with families and providers involved in programs targeted to support substance exposed infants and their caregiver(s);
- Provide quality improvement training for direct line staff.
- Data collection related to Plans of Safe Care to meet federal reporting requirements.
- Other duties as it relates to supporting the health and well-being of children and youth in DHHS custody.
Benefits
- Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
- Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary.
- Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
- Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
- Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
- Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave.
- Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
- State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
