What are the responsibilities and job description for the In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager position at ND Health and Human Services?
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone Child Welfare/Family Services Department serves to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community.
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is seeking an In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager (44-06-5142) for the Child Welfare/Family Services Department.
As an In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager, you will utilize the Wrap Around Case Management services and the Safety Framework Practice Model for children and families when neglect or abuse has occurred in order to prevent future maltreatment, foster care placement, or reunification of children in foster care placements.
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone works to protect children and families by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations. Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone is seeking a committed, passionate In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager to serve our Child Welfare Services clients.
In-Home/Foster Care Case Manager duties include assessing and providing appropriate case management services for children who reside in the home or out of the home; developing treatment plans, goals, and safety plans for caretakers and children to reduce the identified risk of child abuse and neglect; providing information and referral services for children and families; conducting case planning meetings; writing affidavits and testifying at court proceedings. If foster care services are needed, the case manager will perform case management activities involving complex problems/cases, and provide counseling, referral, and placement services.
This position maintains responsibilities 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 as well as accurate 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 position requires some afterhours/non-traditional working hours including on-call scheduling.
Frequent travel throughout Adams, Bowman, and Slope counties is required.
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, 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.
The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.
Working for Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone:
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Slope County to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Slope County as a HOST County employee.
Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical benefits, 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
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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 Shonda Schwartz, Director by email: sschwartz@nd.gov or phone: (701) 523-3285.
Employing Unit: Southwest Dakota Human Service Zone
Telephone Number: 701-523-3285
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.
