Child Protection Worker

Northern Valley Human Service Zone is seeking a CPS Case Manager (10-10-5311) for the Child Welfare/Family Services Department. As a CPS Case Manager, you will utilize the Safety Framework Practice Model to protect the health and welfare of children and families when child abuse or neglect is suspected or has occurred. Northern Valley Human Service Zone works to protect children and families by providing services and advocacy while promoting family stability, respecting diversity, and working to create and strengthen connections to community resources. We work to prevent abuse by providing education, resources, and support to parents, families, and community organizations. Northern Valley Human Service Zone is seeking committed, passionate CPS Case Managers to serve our Child Welfare Services clients. As a CPS Case Manager, you will serve across all phases of the family services program, including assignment of reports for the in-person assessment of reports of child abuse and neglect. You will also be responsible to adhere with policy, best practice and planning, arranging emergency interventions, and providing general program administration. This position will gather necessary facts and complete written documentation as well as connecting families to critical and supportive services. This position maintains responsibilities of a highly complex and sensitive nature and requires a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion in child welfare. Work activities involve decision-making within parameters of approved policies and procedures, thorough, accurate and timely responses as well as accurate documentation that complies with State and Federal Regulations. This position also requires coordination with local service providers, law enforcement and legal entities, as well as emergency response planning. This role will require testifying at court proceeding. This position requires some afterhours/non-traditional working hours including on-call scheduling. Frequent travel throughout Northern Valley Human Service Zone is required and travel within Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

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, or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:Family Service Specialist III (SC7005):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 (1) year of the work experience requirement.Family Services Specialist II (SC7004):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. Family Services Specialist I (SC7004):No work experience requiredThe successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.

Preferred Qualifications

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

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

Application Procedures: For more details about this position, please contact Jill Denault by email: jdenault@nd.gov or phone: (701) 520-0002..* 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.Employing Unit: Northern Valley 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 recruiter@nd.gov or (701)328-3290.

Agency Specific

Working for Northern Valley Human Service Zone: Northern Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cavalier County to deliver state-driven child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cavalier County as a Cavalier County employee. Northern Valley Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).This position can be housed in any of the three counites in the zone, Cavalier, Pembina or Walsh Counties. Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days.

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.