Case Manager - Kinship

University of Minnesota School of Nursing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four weeks PTO

Health insurance options

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Talkspace Therapy Benefit

Hinge Health Benefit

Carrot Fertility Benefit

Tuition assistance

Advancement opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Nexus Family Healing in St. Cloud, MN is seeking a Case Manager to support relatives caring for youth in the Kinship program. You will network with the community, locate kinship families, and connect them with needed services while providing direct support to children and families.

The role emphasizes cultural sensitivity, ongoing communication, and adherence to DHS background requirements, with four weeks PTO and comprehensive benefits in a values-driven, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.
• Valid MN Driver's license and auto insurance coverage.
• Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities.
• Open to meeting cultural needs of individuals or communities, considering language, traditions and values.
• Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations.

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.

Skills

Networking

Outreach

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Nexus-Family Healing has an exciting opportunity for a Case Manager to join our team in our Kinship team in our St. Cloud office! This position will work specifically with relative/kinship caregivers.

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.

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!

At Nexus Family Healing, we embrace diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion. As a national mental health organization, we serve a diverse group of youth and families, and we strive for our workforce to support and represent that diversity.

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 Case Manager 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 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
• Ability to pass all necessary background screening requirements per DHS rules and regulations

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:

At Nexus Family Healing, we not only support diversity we celebrate it and rely on it for the betterment of our employees, our services, and our impact on the community. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture. Nexus Family Healing is proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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