DAKOTA CENTRAL HUMAN SERVICE ZONE
Dakota Central Human Service Zone serves to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families in our community.

Dakota Central Human Service Zone is seeking a Foster Care & In Home Case Manager for the Child & Family Services Department.

As a Foster Care & In Home Case Manager, you will utilize the Wrap Around Case Management Services and the Safety Framework Practice Model to support children and families when abuse or neglect has occurred in order to prevent future maltreatment or foster care placement.

Dakota Central Human Service Zone works to protect children and families by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse and neglect by providing education, resources, and supports to parents, families, and community organizations. Dakota Central Human Service Zone is seeking a committed, passionate Foster Care & In Home Case Manager to serve our Child & Family Services clients.

Foster Care & In Home Case Managers are responsible for children ages 0-18 and can also case manage youth 18-21. Case Managers in this role will perform case management activities involving complex problems and cases, assess individual and family needs, develop appropriate services and/or treatment plans to reduce the identified risk of child abuse or neglect, conduct case planning meetings, and provide counseling, referral, and placement services. Case managers will also complete written documentation, affidavits, and testify at court proceedings.

This position maintains responsibility of a highly complex and sensitive nature and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion in child welfare. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures, thorough, accurate and timely responses, as well as accurate written documentation that complies with State and Federal Regulations. This position also requires coordination with local service providers, law enforcement and legal entities, as well as emergency response planning.

This position will require some afterhours and non-traditional working hours including on-call scheduling. Frequent travel throughout the McLean, Mercer, Oliver and Sheridan counties is required.

To succeed in this position, you should have a passion for serving others and a desire to make a positive impact. You should be highly organized, maintain a strong attention to detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively, and have demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations. You will need to have a strong understanding of program policies and laws. You will also need to be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technology programs.

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, nursing, or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:

Family Service Specialist III (SC7005):
Two (2) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager.
A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.

Family Service Specialist II (SC7004):
One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager.
A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.

Family Service Specialist I (SC7004):
No work experience required.

At the time of application or interview, applicants must submit three professional reference contacts including at least one current or former supervisory contact. Reference information must include reference name, relation to applicant, and current telephone number.

Selected candidate must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.
Selected candidate must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation, and adequate auto insurance coverage.

Working for Dakota Central Human Service Zone:
Dakota Central Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and McLean, Mercer, Sheridan and Oliver Counties to deliver state-driven public assistance and program protocols. The Dakota Central Human Service Zone provides employees with excellent benefits and employment packages as offered by McLean County as a McLean County Employee.

Dakota Central Human Service Zone team members are offered a full range of benefits including an excellent retirement package (ND PERS), full single/family medical, and life insurance coverage, in addition to various supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, and many more. Team members enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Maurice Hardy at mauwhardy@nd.gov

Your resume must include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications. 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.

Employing Unit: DAKOTA CENTRAL HUMAN SERVICE ZONE

Unit Phone Number: (701) 462-3581

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.