Case Manager

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Employer match

Medical and dental insurance

Health Savings Account with employer

Job summary

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch in Bismarck, ND seeks a Case Manager to lead care planning for youth and coordinate services with a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes advocacy, family empowerment, and ongoing collaboration with care teams.

Starting wages are $23.50/hour with a bachelor’s in Social Work or $25/hour with LBSW, depending on experience; occasional travel and weekday daytime hours are required.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work OR graduating this semester with a Social Work degree.
• Must obtain Social Work Board License within 1 year of hire.
• Must obtain Wrap Around Certification once hired.
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a thorough background check (criminal, abuse, motor vehicle).
• Have a current driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage with youth, families, Ranch treatment team, and external resources to create and manage a single plan of care for each child.
• Monitor the treatment plan to ensure the child’s goals are met.
• Work with a multidisciplinary team to assess youth needs and coordinate services.
• Provide continuous youth, family, and custodian contact.
• Serve as an advocate for youth.
• Empower families by teaching them to communicate, schedule, and manage behaviors and medications.

Skills

Empathy & interpersonal skills

Care planning

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Tools

None

Job description

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking to hire a Case Manager on its Bismarck, ND, campus.

The Ranch is unlike any place you have worked! We are a place of hope and healing where children with psychiatric and behavioral issues find professional care, compassionate expertise, and new possibilities. In short, we help the kids no one else can find and become who they are. If you want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families while working with a great team, the Ranch might be the place for you!

Starting Wage

$23.50/hour+ Bachelor's degree (see qualifications); OR $25/hour+ LBSW, Depending on Experience

Schedule

Monday-Friday, daytime hours with one evening a week for group. Occasional travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Actively engaging with youth, families, the Ranch treatment team, and external resources to create and manage a single plan of care for each child.
• Monitoring the treatment plan to ensure the child's goals are being met.
• Working with a multidisciplinary team to assess the youth's needs and coordinate services.
• Providing continuous youth, family, and custodian contact.
• Serving as an advocate for youth.
• Empowering families by teaching them how to communicate with each other, create daily schedules, and manage behaviors and medications.

Qualifications

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Social Work - OR graduating this semester with a Social Work degree
• Required to obtain Social Work Board License within 1 year of hire
• Required to obtain Wrap Around Certification once hired
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Pass a thorough background check, including criminal, abuse, and motor vehicle.
• Have a current driver's license and insurable driving record.

Why choose Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch?

Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch cultivates a culture of purpose, caring, and learning. The accepting and compassionate work environment unites employees around a common mission. Staff are encouraged to learn new things, share new ideas, and explore alternatives. The warm, collaborative, inviting work environment supports teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.

Our Culture of Purpose is exemplified by idealism and altruism. We are tolerant, compassionate, and respectful people trying to do good for the long-term future of children and families. The ideal applicant must have a passion for providing care for children and adolescents with complex behavioral health issues, be devoted to promoting the needs of youth and families, and be willing to advocate for resources to ensure each resident reaches their goals.

Our Culture of Caring is built on relationships and mutual trust. We are warm, welcoming, collaborative, and supportive of each other. We are united by loyalty, and leaders emphasize sincerity, teamwork, and positive relationships. We respect all voices, cultures, and perspectives. We treat all with dignity. At the Ranch, you will work in a faith-based organization that believes employees must care for themselves before they can help others become their best selves.

Our Culture of Learning is exemplified by exploration, expansiveness, and creativity. We are inventive and open-minded, explore alternatives, and encourage new ideas. We are united by curiosity; leaders emphasize innovation, knowledge, and adventure. We own our mistakes, learn from them, and move on. At the Ranch, you will learn new skills through mentoring and support from our practiced experts.

Benefits

As we support treatments that care for others, we also work to care for our team member's professional personal growth and well-being.

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with 100% employer match up to 5%
• Medical and Dental Insurance. Employees participate in the cost of premiums and have the option of purchasing additional coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account with a $125/month employer contribution if enrolled in the Ranch's Medical plan
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance policies
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Paid Time Off (accrual based on hours worked)
• Seven paid holidays each year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Voluntary Vision Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Term Life Insurance
• 20% discount on items at all Ranch Thrift Store locations
• Free meals at the cafeteria while on shift
• Work Today, Get Paid Today option