CPS Case Manager

Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone - CPS Case Manager - Devils Lake

Mountain Lakes Humans Service Zone is offering a sign on bonus up to $10,600 to the successful applicant.

Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is seeking a dedicated and passionate CPS Case Manager for the Child Welfare/Family Services Department to support Child welfare services. Our mission is to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community.

CPS Case Manager duties include but are not limited to:

• Assess reports of child abuse and neglect while ensuring compliance with policies, best practices and emergency intervention procedures
  
• Develop treatment plans, goals, and safety plans for caretakers and children
  
• Accurately document case details, conduct case planning meetings and connect families to essential services
  
• Collaborate with service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities
  
• Prepare affidavits and testify in court proceedings
  
• Maintain Flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours
  

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.

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, and 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 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 required.
  

Frequent Travel throughout Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone is required.

Working for Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone:

Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Ramsey County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Ramsey County as a Ramsey County employee.

Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical, dental and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS).

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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 Tara Hall-Schottenbauer at thall@nd.gov or 701.662.7084

Employing Unit: Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone

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.

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.