Child Welfare Case Manager

Roughrider North Human Service Zone - Child Welfare Case Manager - Dickinson, ND

Roughrider North Human Service Zone Child Welfare Team is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community.

Child Welfare Case Manager duties include but are not limited to:

• Assess and provide case management services for children residing in the home and out of home
• Assess protective capacities for parents and caregivers
• Develop case plans, goals, and safety plans for caretakers and children
• Reduce identified risks of child abuse and neglect
• Provide information and referral services for children and families
• Conduct case planning meetings
• Write affidavits and testify at court proceedings
• Maintain flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours

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, 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 technological programs and have attention to detail.

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 (bachelor level degree) 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 service worker, or professional case manager. Qualifying experience includes work in healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, case management in a corrections setting, or social services. This experience must involve direct client interaction, service coordination, and documentation responsibilities.
• A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.
• A bachelor's degree as listed above

Family Services Specialist II (SC7004):

• One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. Qualifying experience includes work in healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, case management in a corrections setting, or social services. This experience must involve direct client interaction, service coordination, and documentation responsibilities.
• A master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement.
• A bachelor's degree as listed above

Family Services Specialist I (SC7004):

• No work experience required
• A bachelor's degree as listed above

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Frequent travel throughout the region is required.

**Salary will be adjusted if position is filled with an underfill as an FSS I or FSS II**

Working for Roughrider North Human Service Zone:

Roughrider North Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Billings County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Billings County as a Billings County employee.

Roughrider North Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental 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.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

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-verify

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 Melissa Slominski, Brittany Mesa, or Lisa Giese at 701-456-7675.

Employing Unit: Roughrider North 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. Sect. 23-12-10.