Social Services Coordinator

Job Summary

Nexus-PATH is hiring for a full-time Social Services Coordinator at our Bismarck, ND location. The Coordinator assesses, develops, and conducts skills training for eligible individuals, works with community partners, and advocates for resources to assist foster youth ages 16 and older in transitioning to adulthood.

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• $21-$24 hourly
• Comprehensive benefit package
• Generous Paid Time Off
• HOLIDAY's Paid
• Health Insurance
• Vision and Dental
• 401K
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive coordination of all tasks required to meet the needs and best interest of service recipients
• Administers assessments and develops plans
• Verifies eligibility for Chafee Funds
• Prepares an annual plan and budget for your region’s Chafee Program
• Affords eligible young adults with the ETV process
• Utilizes the wraparound process in developing, implementing, and monitoring the Independent Living plan for the service recipient
• Identifies and documents available match dollars
• Facilitates monthly youth group meeting on independent living
• Ensures that documentation is thorough and timely as required by standards
• Promotes the needs of service recipients to ensure successful outcomes
• Advocates for foster/former foster youth; encourages youth to be self-advocates and leaders
• Advocates legal rights for service recipients
• Advocates for resources to assist service recipients to successfully achieve Independent Living goals
• Educates the community about the needs of service recipients
• Advocates for the development and maintenance of funding or services to meet youth and family needs at local, state, and national levels
• Represents PATH’s mission and values with integrity in all interactions
• Develops a good working relationship with eligible youth and young adults, their caregivers, custodians, informal supports, and social workers, using a positive youth development and wraparound approach
• Includes input from foster/former foster youth in program design and implementation
• Recognizes and values cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery
• Maintains supervision over the individuals and groups

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, vocational rehabilitation, education, criminal justice, child development, or other behavioral field required
• Experience preferred working with youth in foster care and/or behaviorally challenged youth, and/or emotionally disturbed youth, and/or youth involved in the juvenile justice system, and/or youth within the educational setting
• Proof of valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and access to vehicle capable of safely transporting clients
• Successful completion of background checks and all applicable health requirements
• Flexibility to work varied hours, as needed to meet the needs of those served
• Must be 21 years of age
• 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

ICARE Values & Behavioral Competencies

• Innovation
• Compassion
• Agility
• Responsiveness
• Excellence

Physical Demands

• Sit, talk and/or hear, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls
• Stand, and/or walk
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Nexus Family Healing is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide the best quality care for our youth and the best work environment for our employees through an inclusive team culture.

Application

Apply today to be contacted by our recruiting team!