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!