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Create pathways so people can access the right service at the right time for better well-being - economic, physical and behavioral - as the Northern Prairie Human Service Zone Director.As the Northern Prairie Human Service Zone (HSZ) Director for Bottineau, McHenry, & Pierce Counties, you'll be focused on delivery of service and effective operations. You'll coach and lead the Child Welfare, Administrative, and Economic Assistance teams to ensure children and families in the zone are safe and secure. You will also be the acting legal custodian of children in care. You will advocate for the HSZ at the county, community, and state levels, as well as build strong partnerships with providers and service agencies. Ultimately, you'll ensure the HSZ is meeting its mission as the first contact for resources for those in need.To thrive as the Northern Prairie HSZ director, you must be a collaborator capable of smoothly navigating the layers of relationships between the public, stakeholders, county and state leaders, and 18 peers. You must be an effective manager who creates an environment where employees thrive and are held accountable. You must be committed to transparency, integrity, and accountability, even when challenged by stakeholders. In other words, you're able to explain clearly decisions made - even the unpopular ones. Finally, you must embrace challenges as opportunities to serve the public better. To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree and six (6) years of professional work experience working in human service programs, such as Child Welfare, Economic Assistance, or Adult Services that included at least two (2) years of leadership of a high-performing team. Location: This position will be located in Bottineau, ND (Bottineau County) but could also reside in McHenry or Pierce County. About Northern Prairie Human Service ZoneThe North Dakota Department of Health & Human Services, the North Dakota Association of Counties and local social services leaders worked together with the support of Gov. Doug Burgum and state lawmakers to redesign social services to better serve North Dakotans and deliver effective services in a more efficient way. That redesign was implemented in January 2020 when the 46 individual county social service agencies became 19 Human Service Zones. These Human Service Zones serve as the first point of contact for people who need access to the foundations of well-being - economic, behavioral and physical health services. Through the Human Service Zones, North Dakotans now have the ability to go to any social service office and receive the same quality services across the state. Northern Prairie Human Service Zone's name was derived to capture the North Central location of North Dakota and the land that it encompasses. The unique area is covered with prairie ~ mostly devoted to agriculture, wooded hills, and lakes, all within a few miles. Northern Prairie includes the counties of Bottineau, McHenry, and Pierce. The counties allow for small town living with Bottineau and Pierce counties having an array of local shops and big-name franchise stores. Bottineau is known as the four-season playground, offering lake time fun at Lake Metigoshe and other surrounding lakes, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and the Bottineau Winter Park for downhill skiing and tubbing. The four seasons create a sense of beauty all year round. Within the Northern Prairie Zone area, you can visit landmarks such as the Geographic Center of North America in Rugby, ND or drive the scenic route through the Turtle Mountains to visit Mystical Horizons where one can view summer and winter solstice and the equinox through the stone and cement designed structures. This area is truly for everyone with golf courses, local schools, clinics, and hospitals as well as nursing homes and assisted living facilities. While in the area, be sure you visit the International Peace Gardens which sits on the border of Canada and the United States and includes nearly 2400 acres of indoor and outdoor gardens, displays, hiking trails, scenic drives, and a museum.The Northern Prairie HSZ governance board is comprised of engaged county commissioners and community leaders. In addition, Northern Prairie HSZ program leaders are seasoned and successful. Furthermore, the Northern Prairie HSZ is backed with resources from the state's largest agency - Department of Health and Human Services. Application Procedures:Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. 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.Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/careers/e-verify 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 Kelly Jensen at krjensen@nd.gov or at 701-228-3613.Employing Unit: Northern Prairie 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.

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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.