The Children and Family Services Unit provides Foster Care and In-Home case management to children under the custody of the zone, their families and to children remaining in home with parents. Overall case management includes initial and ongoing assessment/case plan development; coordinate and referral to services within the community; on-going legal proceedings; out-of-home placement of children; on call duties and working closely with community partners in efforts to keep children safe. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and state policy are necessary for the position.

These services are directed toward the goal of helping individuals attain self-sufficiency; prevent/reduce abuse/neglect; preparation for independence and preservation and reunification of families. Children and Family Services unit provides protective services to children under the age of 18 and programming for youth aging out of foster care to prepare for adulthood. This is all accomplished by maintaining confidentiality, treating clients with dignity and respect, and protecting their constitutional and civil rights.

Three Rivers Human Service Zone serves Morton, Grant and Sioux Counties. The home office is in Mandan with all counties covered. The Zone provides a friendly and flexible work environment. Ongoing training and education are a strong foundation of our group. We work closely with the school and community providers in our area and throughout the state. We are a family orientated organization and understand the needs at every level of life. We offer a good benefit program and are part of the state PERS retirement program. Most importantly you will have the opportunities to make a difference in a child and family’s life.

Social Worker III - Minimum Education & Experience
Requires licensure as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners; and two years of professional human services work experience as a social worker or human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector; OR a master’s degree in social work and licensure as a Licensed Social worker (LSW) by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.

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Social Worker II -Minimum Education & Experience

Requires licensure as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners; and one year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector; OR a master’s degree in social work and licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.

Social Worker I - Minimum Education & Experience

Requires licensure as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker (LBSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.

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.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & 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 NATALIE ANDERSON at nranderson@nd.gov or at 701.667-3280.

Employing Unit: Three Rivers 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.

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.