Social Worker

Nexus Family Healing

3h•$52,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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