What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Welfare Case Manager position at ND Health and Human Services?
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone - Child Welfare Case Manager - Rolla
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone Child Welfare/Family Services Department is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager (36-40-5951) to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community. Child Welfare Case Managers are specific for children 0-18 years and can also case manage youth 18-21 years.
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Ramsey County to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides an excellent benefit package. Team members are offered a fully paid family medical insurance plan, single dental and single vision insurance plan, along with an excellent retirement package (ND PERS). Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays and earn annual leave and sick leave days.
Mountain Lakes Humans Service Zone is offering a sign on bonus up to $10,000 to the successful applicant.
Child Welfare Case Manager duties include:
- Assess and provide case management services for children residing in the home
- Develop treatment 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
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 you 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 and have attention to detail.
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, and 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.
- A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.
Family Services Specialist II (SC7004):
- One (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.
Family Services Specialist I (SC7004):
- No work experience required.
Frequent Travel throughout Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is required.
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Application Procedures
For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Tara Hall-Schottenbauer at thall@nd.gov or at 701.662.7084.
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. Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone 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: Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone
Unit Phone Number: 701.662.7050
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.
