What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker - Recruitment & Licensing position at Nexus Family Healing?
Nexus-PATH is located across North Dakota and offers treatment foster care, mental health services and outpatient clinical services.
We have a Full-Time Social Worker (Recruitment & Licensing) position open to provide recruitment and licensing supported out to our Grand Forks and Devil's Lake, ND offices.
Join our team, committed to making a difference for children who are placed in a foster home.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Recruit foster families in assigned region.
- Assist in the development and marketing of a plan and assist with the preparation of recruitment materials.
- Perform public outreach and speaking engagements within a targeted geographic region to recruit foster homes.
- Develop, implement and evaluate recruitment strategies that are specific to the needs of children.
- Identify and develop resource opportunities for recruiting quality foster families.
- Receive inquiries and develop a follow up plan.
- Influence and motivate potential foster homes to participate in the challenges and rewards of foster parenting.
- Screen inquiries from prospective foster parents to assure information is complete.
- Maintain a tracking system of prospective families and ensure that their progress through the recruitment process is timely.
- License foster families according to established standards.
- Complete the licensing application process for assigned new foster parents in compliance with regulatory agencies and agency form and guidelines.
- Complete foster care home studies with families.
- Develop a strong working relationship with program and direct service staff, including county and community representatives in the licensing process and in all aspects of the job.
- Orient prospective families to the foster care system and assess their abilities, motivations and expectations.
- Analyze and develop a plan to utilize the feedback received from clients and community partners to improve PATH practice and outcome in the recruitment and/or licensing process.
- Prepare reports and analyze and interpret recruitment and advertising statistics.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human service-related field required.
- Valid driver's license required. Must meet state regulating agency driving requirements, maintain auto insurance and pass corporate insurance eligibility standards.
- Travel required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Current ND social work licensure preferred (LBSW)
- Experience in foster care, adoptions and/or family-based service preferred.
Pay and Benefits:
- Comprehensive and Competitive Pay starting at $48,000 or more depending on experience
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Generous Paid Time Off
- HOLIDAY's Paid
- Health Insurance
- Vision and Dental
- 401K match
- Talkspace Therapy Benefit for the whole family
- Carrot Fertility Benefit
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.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions will be focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.
APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives — including your own!
Salary : $48,000
