Child Welfare Case Manager

Help ensure all children who are receiving foster care services have a safe, secure environment until the child can return home or until a permanent home is found! Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is seeking a Child Welfare Case Manager (36-40-6536) for the Child Protection Service Unit.As the Child Welfare Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing case management and foster care services to families utilizing the Safety Framework Practice Model. You will also provide wraparound case management services for families with children in foster care or at risk of foster care placement.To succeed in this position, you should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate with all types of people. You will need to have a strong understanding of program policies and laws. You will also be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technology programs and have an eye for detail.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered for this position, you much have a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, nursing, or criminal justice; and 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 year of the work experience requirement.ORWe will consider filling this position as a Family Service Specialist II with one of the required degrees above plus 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.ORWe will consider filling this position as a Family Service Specialist I with one of the required degrees above with no experience. Applicant must have a valid driver's license. Travel may be included on occasion.

Application Procedures

For more details about this position, please contact Tara Hall-Schottenbauer by email: [email protected] or phone: (701) 662-7084.Please make sure your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department's Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.* Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimumqualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department's Human ResourceDivision cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications* Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Human Servicesdoes not offer or provide sponsorships.* All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm* A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview. Employing Unit: Mountain Lakes Human Service ZoneTTY 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 [email protected] 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.