Kinship Navigator

Nexus-Kindred is hiring a Kinship Navigator for the St. Cloud, MN and surrounding area!

At Nexus-Kindred, we provide a continuum of services, from foster care to community-based services, to give children and families the tools they need to build successful relationships outside of treatment.

We are currently hiring for a new Kinship Navigator program to provide additional support & services to relatives caring for youth in the St. Cloud and surrounding area. When a relative cares for a child or sibling group removed from their homes, the advantages are tremendous for the children - but the challenges these relatives face can often be large. With this new program, we are excited to connect kinship families to the available resources they need!

Pay/Location:

• Pay range of $21-$24 per hour depending on qualifications!
• Based out of our Waite Park/St. Cloud, MN location with travel to surrounding communities

Nexus Comprehensive Benefits package including:

• Generous Paid Time Off - 4 weeks
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 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

Primary responsibilities:Client Engagement

• Manages phone calls, emails, walk-ins, appointments, and schedules follow-ups during identified work hours
• Maintains strong understanding of all resources available to kinship families and develops an understanding of the difference between types of kinship families (formal, informal, diversion)
• Effectively assesses families using program assessment tools
• Provides detailed documentation with a short turn around to individuals engaged in program
• Approaches families from a trauma-informed framework; has a compassionate and non-judgmental approach in communication with adults and children of all backgrounds and experiences
• Uses creative problem solving with exceptional research skills (online, phone, & in the field)
• Aids families in accessing resources available to them that will support the healthy functioning of the family unit

Service Delivery

• Maintains and completes timely paperwork and compiles documentation required by the organization and for the governing/accrediting agencies; maintain current files on all individuals enrolled in services
• Maintains database of community resources and contacts for outside providers and organizations; collects data on services, linkages and additional outcomes as identified
• Represents the organization positively within the community
• Ensures confidentiality of all treatment and services information pertaining to all individuals and their families
• Utilizes organizational skills and tools to proactively manage multiple client needs/demands
• Produces informal and formal reports as requested by outside agencies, parents, referral agencies, courts, etc.

Leadership & Oversight

• Participates in staff and supervision meetings and required in-service meetings
• Provides timely and accurate communication to supervisory and management staff and team members regarding significant events, to ensure continuity of care and safety of clients
• Exhibits clear, professional, respectful, and effective communication when interfacing with clients, coworkers, families, and external contacts and willingly share knowledge, information, and resources appropriately
• Demonstrates concern and empathy towards others as needed, while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Exhibit a high degree of ethical conduct, integrity

Policy, Procedure, Training & Compliance

• Demonstrate professionalism and work accountability; makes self-available and exhibits a spirit of cooperation among team members
• Demonstrates the knowledge and understanding of all Nexus policies and procedures and the ability to reference and use them
• Addresses emergency or crisis situations with sound judgment and takes appropriate actions; remains calm and effectively manages stressful workload conditions and difficult, emotionally charged, or crisis situations
• Recognize and value cultural differences in all aspects of work and service delivery

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of personal "lived" kinship or foster family experience professional kinship or family systems-related experience
• 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.

Nice to Have:

• Personal lived kinship experience strongly preferred

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: At Nexus Family Healing, our voices and actions are focused on recognizing, affirming, and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression, and faith.

Travel: Use of personal vehicle for regular local business travel will be required to support the clients and agency needs.

Expected Hours of Work: Typically, Monday-Friday with the expectation to work specific schedule & hours as discussed with management

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 are focused on recognizing, affirming and respecting people of every race, ethnic background, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender expression and faith.

Apply today!