Case Management Lead Worker

ND Health and Human Services; Washburn (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement package

Ten paid holidays

Annual leave and sick leave

Job summary

ND Health and Human Services seeks a Case Management Lead Worker in Washburn, ND to ensure safety, permanency and well being of children and families. The role collaborates with South Country and Dakota Central zones to provide child welfare services and staff training.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a qualifying field, three years of relevant experience, and a Child Welfare Certification. Travel and nontraditional hours are expected along with strong organizational and

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, applied behavior analysis, nursing (bachelor’s level) or criminal justice.
• Three years of professional social work, child protective services, or case management experience with direct client interaction and service coordination.
• Must have Child Welfare Certification completed.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide case management services for children in home or custody.
• Develop case plans, goals, and safety plans for caretakers and children.
• Lead complex case management with policy-compliant documentation.
• Coordinate with service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities.
• Lead onboarding, training and support to new workers across zones.

Skills

Communication with diverse populations

Organizational skills

Documentation skills

On-call adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related fields

Job description

Dakota Central Human Service Zone is hiring a Case Management Lead Worker in Washburn, North Dakota

Dakota Central Human Service Zone Child Welfare Family Services Team is seeking a Case Management Lead Worker to ensure the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children and families in our community. This position also works in conjunction with South Country Human Service Zone providing child welfare services

Case Management Lead Worker duties include but not limited to:

• Assess and provide case management services for children residing in the home or children who are under the custody of the human service zone.
• 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
• Conduct case planning meetings
• 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
• Write affidavits and testify at court proceedings
• Maintain flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours
• Lead worker will provide onboarding, training and support to new workers in Dakota Central and South Country Human Service Zone as well as existing Family Services Team members.
• The position will support the South Country and Dakota Central Case Managers and CPS Supervisors in providing quality assurance and training for the staff in the case management unit.
• This position will cover for the Dakota Central and South Country Human Service Zones case management and child protection services supervisor when they are unavailable.

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, applied behavior analysis, nursing (bachelor's level degree) or criminal justice. Plus, the following:

• Three (3) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective services worker, or professional case manager is required. Qualifying experience includes work in healthcare, behavioral health, child welfare, developmental disabilities, case management in a corrections setting, or social services. This experience must involve direct client interaction, service coordination, and documentation responsibilities.
• Must have Child Welfare Certification completed.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Individuals may be required to work some nontraditional hours.

Frequent travel throughout Dakota Central and South Country Human Service Zones is required as well as some in state travel.

Working For Dakota Central Human Service Zone

Dakota Central Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and McLean County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by McLean County as a McLean County employee.

Dakota Central Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.

Employees enjoy ten 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 must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. 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 Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

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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 Shelly Kinney by email: [e-mail] or phone: [phone].

Employing Unit ND HHS - Dakota Central Human Service Zone

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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.