Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Hourly
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $20.00 - $22.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
comprehensive benefit package
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Talkspace therapy benefit
Hinge Health benefit
Carrot Fertility benefit
Tuition Assistance
Training opportunities
Job Description
Nexus-PATH is a dedicated and compassionate organization committed to transforming the lives of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its innovative Therapeutic Host Homes Program. Operating in the Bismarck, ND area, Nexus-PATH offers a unique family-style living arrangement that allows children ages birth to 18 to grow and thrive in a nurturing community environment rather than in a group home or institutional setting. This voluntary program is designed not only to provide immediate care and support but also to facilitate reunification with biological families whenever possible, ensuring children still receive continuous mentorship and assistance from their Therapeutic Host Home... Show More
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Prior experience as the legal guardian or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
- Experience with Children's Mental Health systems such as DHS, DOC, social services, probation, or the Department of Mental Health
- Successful completion of a background check
- Willingness to complete the Department of Human Services-Approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and certificate exam
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
- Ability to build strong relationships with diverse individuals or communities
- Openness to meeting the cultural needs of individuals or communities
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent and must be at least 21 years of age
- Must have prior experience as the legal guardian or caregiver of a child with emotional, behavioral, or mental health challenges
- Must have experience with Children's Mental Health systems such as: DHS, DOC, social services, probation, or the Department of Mental Health
- Completion of a successful background check
- Currently have or be willing to successfully complete the Department of Human Services-Approved Certified Family Peer Specialist Training and certificate exam
- Valid driver's license required
- Must meet state regulating agency and Nexus Home Office driving requirements
- 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
Job Duties
- Manages and coordinates positive family involvement in the treatment process using trauma-informed, strength-based, and client-driven engagement techniques
- Creates community relationships to enhance resource and referral opportunities for the youth and their family and/or caretakers
- Connects with families immediately upon referral to engage and build involvement
- Participates in the initial family information-gathering and assessment process to help identify needs, orient the family and youth program, and assist in the development of treatment goals by recommending actions, accommodations, and services for youth and their family members
- Works with families, caregivers, and treatment team members and all informal and formal supports to assist and support individualized family plans and treatment goals to ensure successful family involvement, advocacy, representation, and resources (to include housing, financial and food resources) are provided during and post treatment
- Attends and participates in a variety of meetings - including, but not limited to, treatment planning meetings, clinical staffing, team meetings, court review hearings, team decision-making, and IEP - to provide support and information to teams and families
- Provides and assists with ongoing advocacy for families during the treatment process and with outside providers involved in the family's life. Role models and coaches skills so that family can learn to advocate for themselves
- Delivers consultation and training to treatment team members to enhance the delivery of family-driven care and positive family engagement techniques, as needed
- Provides parent skill building education, consultation, role modeling through individual and group counseling with families
- leads/co-leads parent support groups
- Provides monitoring of court-ordered visits between youth and family member(s) as needed
- provide visit feedback to the clinician, treatment team members, and county personnel
- Acts as a resource for families during family time responds to family crisis in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner. Follows-up and problem solves with families to address concerns during family time
- Coordinates and conducts family-finding activities to help youth establish a strong support network and support permanency as needed
- Submits timely documentation in the electronic health record regarding work with families
- Facilitates the linking of youth and families with appropriate community services, and follow-ups. Consults and collaborates with community services to ensure families receive appropriate services, and work with families to help them make and keep appointments
- Meets with the family and youth (electronically or in-person) at a minimum of one time per-month, 6- months post discharge from residential care. Ideally frequency will be increased for the first three months post discharge to include meeting with the family or youth one time every one to two weeks for the first three months of the six months of required aftercare services
- Coordinates the distribution and completion of family and youth satisfaction surveys
- Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery
- Conducts discharge follow-up calls to inquire about sustained success following care
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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