NORTH STAR HUMAN SERVICE ZONE

Summary of Work

The primary responsibility of this position (53-53-6379) is to provide Foster Care case management. This includes but is not limited to placement of children, case planning, referral to services, documentation, arranging and monitoring visitation, developing affidavits and attending court hearings. This position also provides backup for Child Protection Services. Individuals may be required to work non-traditional work hours, be available for consultation to families and accept rotation for on-call after-work hours emergencies. The ability to visit clients in the clients' home using their own transportation is required. The individual filling this position must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. The person will also need to complete Child Welfare Certification Training.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing (bachelor's or higher), counseling, human services, human resource development (human service track), education, child development and family science or criminal justice, and two years of professional human services work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. A master's degree in one of the areas above may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement.

If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Family Services Specialist II (SC 7004). Minimum qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing (bachelor's or higher), counseling, human services, human resource development (human service track), education, child development and family science or criminal justice, and one year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager; or a master's degree in one of the areas above.

If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Family Services Specialist I (SC 7004). Minimum qualifications: Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, nursing (bachelor's or higher), counseling, human services, human resource development (human service track), education, child development and family science or criminal justice.

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 Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm .

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

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 about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Julie St Germaine at 701.774.6300.

Employing Unit: North Star Human Service Zone

Unit Phone Number: 701.774.6300.

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.