Ellendale

South Country Human Service Zone Child Welfare/Family Services Department serves to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community.South Country Human Service Zone is seeking a Family Service Specialist - Case Manager for Foster Care and In-Home Services (00023573) for the Child Welfare/Family Services Department.As a Family Service Specialist Case Manager, you will utilize the Wrap Around Case Management services and the Safety Framework Practice Model for children and families when neglect or abuse has occurred in order to prevent future maltreatment or foster care placement.South Country 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 by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations. South Country Human Service Zone is seeking committed, passionate Family Service Specialist Case Managers to serve our Child Welfare Services clients.Family Service Specialist Case Managers in this role will perform case management activities involving complex problems/cases, assess individual and family needs for children who reside in and out of the home, develop appropriate services and/or treatment plans, goals and safety plans to reduce the identified risk of child abuse and neglect, conduct case planning meetings, and provide counseling, information and referral services, and placement services. Case managers will also complete written documentation, affidavits and testify at court proceedings.This position maintains responsibilities 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 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 requires some after-hours/non-traditional working hours including on-call scheduling.Frequent travel throughout South Country Human Service Zone and surrounding area is required.South Country Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Dickey County to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Emmons County as an Emmons County employee.South Country Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days

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:Two (2) 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 (1) year of the work experience requirement, OROne (1) 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, OR No work experience required.The successful applicant must pass a standard background check.

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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.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verifyA 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 Michelle Masset at mmasset@nd.gov or at 701.254.4502.Employing Unit: ND HHS - South Country Human Service ZoneUnit Phone Number: 701.254.4502TTY 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. Sect. 23-12-10.