Foster Care In Home Case Worker

Three Rivers Human Service Zone

Hiring Range: $29.54 - $39.39 Hourly

Foster Care/In-Home Case Managers are responsible for assessing individual and family needs and providing appropriate case management services for children who still reside in the home: developing case plans and safety plans for caretakers and children, and referring to appropriate community-based services, to reduce the identified risk of child abuse or neglect. Case Managers in this role are also responsible for children ages 0-18 who are under the temporary custody of the zone and placed outside of the parental home.

This position maintains responsibility of a highly complex and sensitive nature and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion in child welfare. Work activities involve decision making within parameters of approved policies and procedures, thorough, accurate and timely responses. Case Managers will complete written documentation that complies with State and Federal regulations. This position also requires coordination with local service providers, law enforcement and legal entities as well as emergency response planning. This role will require completing affidavits and testifying in court proceedings.

This position will require some non-traditional working hours including being a part of an on-call rotation for after-hours, weekends, and holidays.

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, maintain a strong attention to detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations.

Minimum Qualifications

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, or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:

Family Service Specialist III (SC7005)

Two (2) years of professional experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement.

Family Service Specialist II (SC7004)

One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager. A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of work experience requirement.

Family Service Specialist I (SC7004)

No work experience

The successful applicant must pass a standard background, criminal, and child protection record check.

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 Tracy Mertz at tlmertz@nd.gov or at 701.667.3381.

Employing Unit: ND HHS - Three Rivers Human Service Zone

Unit Phone Number: 701.667.3395

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.