What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Care Associate position at ND Health and Human Services?
South Country Human Service Zone supports the elderly and/or disabled community that wants to continue to be successful in their own home environment. As a Direct Care Associate, you will connect with citizens of the State of ND to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.
Direct Care Associates will provide direct service to the elderly and/or disabled individuals in their home to enable them to continue to reside in their home/community. In this role, you will be responsible for providing environmental services and personal cares to eligible individuals, such as: laundry, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, bathing, hair care, etc.
You will need to have attention to detail in this role because you will be responsible for accurately documenting activities through electronic visit verification and/or paper logs; be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.
Applicants should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Emmons, McIntosh, Logan, Kidder Counties, as well as Dickey and LaMoure Counties when needed. Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.
South Country Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and McIntosh 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
Must have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience providing direct care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
South Country HSZ will consider Direct Care Associate underfill, which requires a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of work experience providing direct care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
The selected candidate must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check. The selected candidate must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation, and adequate auto insurance coverage.
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 Michelle Masset at mmasset@nd.gov or at 701.254.4502.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - South Country Human Service Zone
Unit Phone Number: 701.254.4502
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.
