Agency: Cass Human Service Zone

Position Title: CPS Assessment Workers & In-Home / Foster Care Case Manager - Afternoon Shift

Position Location: Fargo, ND

Position Status:Full Time / 1.0 FTE (40 hours / week)

Summary of Work

The Cass Human Service Zone Family Service Department serves to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community.

Positions are available to be filled with designated afternoon shift hours with specialization as CPS Assessment Worker or In-Home / Foster Care Case Manager depending on candidate experience, skillset and interest.

Cross-training within the team may be utilized to ensure prompt response and consistency to ensure child safety in our community.

Strong documentation, communication and collaboration skills are required of individuals in these positions to maintain quality delivery of services and continuity of client and case management between teams and team members on different shifts.

Afternoon shifts may range between 11 AM to 9 PM.

Hybrid (in-office and telecommuting) work environments will be considered for these positions outside of agency business hours.
Zone business hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Frequent travel throughout Cass County, and occasional intrastate travel, is required.

Example of Duties

• Assess and process referrals for child abuse or neglect.
• Conduct assessment interviews.
• Design, organize, implement, and monitor effectiveness of case plans.
• Identify and facilitation use of community resources and support services.
• Make determinations regarding client placement.
• Participate in emergency response, crisis intervention, and after-hours on-call service.
• Complete safety assessments on cases and determine eligibility for services and level of care.
• Develop safety plans for children addressing special needs of clients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team staffing to modify treatment plans.
• Prepare legal documents and participate in legal proceedings, including providing testimony.
  

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:

A LBSW and/or background in social work is preferred, but not required for this position.

Position Classification Levels & Requirements:

Family Service Specialist III (SC7004) - Job Grade 106:
Two years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager.
A master's degree may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.

Family Services Specialist II (SC7004) - Job Grade 105:
One year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager.
A master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement.

Family Services Specialist I (SC7004) - Job Grade 105:
No work experience required.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted.

If the Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
• A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, please contact Zone HR at: 701-239-6770 or duitsmans@casscountynd.gov.

Employing Unit: Cass County Human Service Zone
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.