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School Case Manager

Association of California Nurse Leaders, Fargo, ND, United States


School Case Manager – Casselton, ND School District
Nexus Family Healing is hiring a School Case Manager for the Casselton, ND School District.

Are you interested in working with children and families in a school and community setting? We believe many children and families can benefit from the support of a committed, compassionate, and strength-based case manager. Join our Nexus-PATH team as we support our school case management services to the Casselton, ND area schools.

Our School Case Manager assists eligible students and their caregivers in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services necessary to build resilience and overcome challenges.

NOTE: This is a 12-month (annual) position, working primarily from the school building with those students and families referred exclusively from the school district.

Pay/Location
On-site at local school.

Salary range:

$48,000-$54,000

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package

Generous Paid Time Off 4 weeks

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

Provide comprehensive coordination of all tasks required to meet the treatment needs and best interests of service recipients consistent with regulatory agencies (i.e. DHS, COA)

Comply with local office procedure for referral and service delivery

Complete a systemic assessment of the needs of the child and family

Establish service parameters with family or legal custodian as child's needs dictate

Provide complete and required documentation, within established timelines relating to case management and treatment planning

Implement treatment services to meet the needs and goals of the children and families utilizing quality case management practice to provide for the best interest of the child and family

Provide direction to other team members when applicable and make recommendations for discharge, finalization and permanency

Promote the needs of youth and families to ensure successful outcomes

Advocate for the development and maintenance of funding and resources to meet youth and family needs

Develop and maintain community contacts to promote Nexus-PATH and collaborative efforts

Provide crisis intervention as needed to maintain safety and provide for the best interest of the child and family

Integrate trauma-informed care principles into practice by sharing knowledge and understanding of trauma with the child, family and relevant team members

Utilize and advocate for the use of trauma-sensitive strategies to support the youth and their family

Routinely screen for trauma exposure and related symptoms and demonstrate competence in using screening tool results to enhance service provision

Routinely make resources available and share knowledge with foster families and providers on trauma exposure, its impact, and trauma-focused treatment.

Engage in efforts to strengthen the resilience and protective factors of children and families impacted by, and vulnerable to, trauma.

Emphasize continuity of care and collaboration across child-service systems.

Understand the potential for secondary traumatic stress and practice self-care strategies to mitigate these effects.

Meet standards for productivity and caseload size while maintaining appropriate documentation and files to support the services that are provided to families

Participate in staff and supervision meetings and required Nexus-PATH in-service meetings

Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Ensure confidentiality of all treatment and services information

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred; will consider Bachelor's degree in a human services related field

1-3 years of work experience serving children and families

Current North Dakota social work licensure preferred

Experience in family-based service strongly preferred

Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency driving requirements, maintain auto insurance and pass corporate insurance eligibility standards.

Must successfully pass a DHS/DCFS/CJIS/DHHS/ODHS or other federal and state criminal background check

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.

Physical Demands

Must be able to assist staff in physical interventions and restraints of clients

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time (2-4 hours)

Must be able to twist, bend and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities within a residential treatment facility

All client-facing Nexus employees must successfully participate and complete a Handle With Care behavior intervention method exam and training

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

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