What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Associate/Parent Aide position at ND Health and Human Services?
Direct Care Associate
Location: Jamestown/Valley City, ND
Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)
Buffalo Bridges HSZ is seeking a Direct Care Associate / Parent Aide to join our team. This position will be based out of the Jamestown area.
- Provide in-home care, transportation, shopping, and housekeeping duties to elderly and disabled citizens to support their continued ability to remain in their own homes and communities.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Develop individual parent aide action steps to implement the case plan created by the family team to strengthen family relationships to work towards self-reliance and independence.
- Teach parenting, job, life, and budgeting skills through a hands-on mentoring process.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support by developing a trusting and caring working relationship with the family members.
- Serve as a member of the family team in developing the treatment plan.
- Inform the Case Managers of progress or needs of families.
- Collaborate with community partners to reach the goals of the families.
- Transport, supervise visits, communicate effectively with parents, children, etc. to assist the case manager in case management activities.
- Prepare and testify in Court hearings to assist the Court in making sound decisions for the safety and wellbeing of children.
- Other duties as assigned.
To succeed in this position, you should have experience working with special population groups such as the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, children and adolescents, and patients/clients and elderly and/or disabled individuals, compassion, and be comfortable working independently. You will need to have strong communication skills, and be able to manage your time and priorities, while thoroughly documenting your activities. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
This position requires daily travel throughout Barnes and Stutsman counties.
Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services, Stutsman County and Barnes County to deliver state-driven public assistance and program protocols and provide employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Stutsman County as a Stutsman County employee.
Buffalo Bridges 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.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered for this role: you must be able to travel independently; be 18 years of age or older; have a high school diploma or GED and 2 years of experience providing direct care to special populations. Those holding a current CNA license are preferred.
A criminal background check and a driver's record check will be performed prior to employment.
This position requires proof of adequate vehicle insurance
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
- Please make sure that your resume includes 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 cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications
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The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm. -
A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must
be provided at the time of an interview.
Additional Requirements:
- Requires three (3) professional references to be included with the application. A minimum of two (2) references must be supervisory references. Please include reference name, relation to applicant, and current telephone number.
- Candidates must successfully complete a standard background check and criminal record check.
For more information or if you need an accommodation, Please Contact: Mandi Freije at 701.952.6822 or by email at mmfreije@nd.gov.
Employing Unit: Buffalo Bridges Human Service Zone Telephone Number: 701-952-6850
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, 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.
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.
