What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster Care Case Manager position at ND Health and Human Services?
The successful candidate will be offered a sign on bonus up to $10,000.
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone - Foster Care Case Manager - Devils Lake
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is seeking a Foster Care Case Manager for the Child Welfare/Family Services Department to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community. Foster Care Case Managers are specific for children 0-18 and can also case manage youth 18-21.
Foster Care Case Manager example of duties include:
- Handle highly complex and sensitive responsibilities requiring extensive knowledge, skills, and passion for child welfare
- Make informed decisions within approved policies and procedures
- Ensure thorough, accurate, and timely responses and documentation in compliance with State and Federal regulations
- Coordinate with local service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities
- Participate in emergency response planning
- Work flexible hours, including after-hours, non-traditional shifts, and on-call scheduling
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 technology 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 (bachelors 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.
- 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 area is required.
The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.
Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone: partners with the Department of Health and Human Services to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with a robust benefit package. Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone team members are offered a fully paid family medical insurance plan, single dental insurance and single vision insurance plan along with an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days
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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-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 Tara Hall-Schottenbauer by email: Thall@nd.gov or phone: (701) 662-7084.
Employing Unit: Mountain Lakes 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.
