Foster Care/In-Home Case Manager

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone - In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager - Hillsboro

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone is seeking an In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager for the Children and Family Services Team to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community. This position will be based out of our Hillsboro office location.

In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager duties include but are not limited to:

• 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
• Assess and provide case management services for children residing in the home
• 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
• Prepare for and testify in 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 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 (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
• 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

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance

Frequent travel throughout eastern North Dakota is required.

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

The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.

Working for Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone:

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Traill and Steele Counties to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols. We provide employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Traill County (host county) as a Traill County employee.

Agassiz Valley 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 Kim Jacobson, Director at kkjacobson@nd.gov or Beth Marrow, CFS Division Manager at bmorrow@nd.gov or phone 701.636.5220

Employing Unit: Agassiz Valley 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.