The Children & Family Services Department provides or accesses a wide range of services for deprived children and families. Under supervision of the Child Welfare Program Manager, this position (08-6623) is responsible for program oversight, service delivery, and daily operations of Foster Care Services for the Burleigh County Human Service Zone. The Foster Care Services Unit provides wraparound case management and support services to families with children in foster care or at risk of out-of-home placement.

• Develop, implement, and administer policies and procedures to meet the agency, program, and unit goals and objectives
• Interpret and apply complex state, federal, agency, and other program laws and regulations to ensure overall program compliance
• Direct supervision of unit staff including participation in the hiring, evaluation, and disciplinary processes; Establish and maintain a positive, productive, and professional work environment
• Organize, assign, and monitor overall work activities and performance of the unit in relation to agency, program, client, and community needs
• Facilitate development of employees’ skills through regular supervision, training, support, and development; Provide daily guidance for client and case management
• Participate in the agency’s on-call emergency services, supervising the receipt of reports of child abuse and neglect and facilitating emergency crisis intervention, assessment, and services.
• Participate in and provide training, education, outreach, and agency representation to agency staff, community partner organizations, clients, stakeholders, and the public
• Maintain administrative support and oversight for program records, data collection, audit participation, quality assurance, and overall program integrity
• Provide professional agency representation and outreach efforts to boards, stakeholders, and other community groups as required or requested
  
• NOTE: The duties listed are not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties assigned to any individual employee are at the discretion of the appointing authority.

Human Service Program Administrator IV (SC7006)

Requires a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Development, Education, Human Services, Child Development and Family Science, Human Resource Management (human service track), or Criminal Justice.

Requires three (3) years of child welfare work experience as a professional case manager or child protective services worker.

Also requires one (1) year of lead work or direct supervision of staff in a health or human service program area.

A master's degree in one of the areas above may substitute for one year of the professional work experience requirement.

Additional Requirements:

• At the time of interview, applicants must submit three professional references. (A minimum of two references must be supervisory references.) Please include reference name, relation to applicant, and current telephone number.
• Candidates must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation, and adequate auto insurance coverage.

• ND Child Welfare Certification
• A master's degree in a related field.
• Experience working with children and families in high risk environments.

• Please make sure that 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
• The Department of Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• 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.

For more information or if you need an accommodation, Please Contact: Jeremy Smith

Employing Unit: Burleigh Human Service Zone
Telephone Number: 701-222-6670
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

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, 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. § 23-12-10.