Essential functions of this position (53-53-5990) include:

• Participate in developing a client treatment plan for providing an appropriate level and type of service.
• Provide and/or nurture parenting skills through demonstration and instruction.
• Meet with clients in their homes to assess parenting techniques, family interactions, household cleanliness and health hazards.
• Provide instruction and guidance in budget planning, money management and related skills that will maximize a family's resources.
• Provide instruction and guidance in proper nutrition through menu planning, food preparation techniques, planned grocery purchasing and identifying alternative food sources.
• Provide instruction and guidance in performing household tasks, personal care tasks and related basic hygiene needs.
• Provide information, instruction and guidance in utilizing community resources and participating in community activities to reduce isolation.
• Serve as an advocate for the client.
• Provide a role model through example and demonstration that will build and maintain an atmosphere conducive to effective learning.
• Provide transportation and supervise visits between parents and children in foster care.
• Provide transportation for foster children to school, counseling or other locations as needed by the agency.
• Perform required documentation and record keeping related to assigned cases.
• Participates as a team member on a child and family services team.

Individuals may be required to work beyond the core work hours of 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday. Because this position requires transportation of clients, a valid driver's license is required and the employee must have their own automobile and adequate insurance. Due to the vulnerability and needs of clients a criminal background check will be performed prior to employment.

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience with children, adolescents or patients/clients in a direct service capacity or in an educational setting. One year of education in a human service-related field may substitute for one year of the work experience requirement. Preference will be given to those who have worked directly with children and/or families in an agency setting within the past three years.

• 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
• 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.
• 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: Holly Snellings, Director or Lacey Rustad, Supervisor

Employing Unit: North Star Human Service Zone
Telephone Number: (701) 774-6300
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.

Benefits:

North Star Human Service Zone offers a full range of employee benefits including family health/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, retirement and paid leave.

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. § 23-12-10.