Family Service Specialist

The position (36-36-5822) functions as part of the Children and Family Services Unit and provides protective services for children under age 18. This includes Child Protection assessments and follow-up services to families. Workers provide intake services, emergency intervention and placements as well as educational programs. This position also provides case management services to foster children and their families, including licensure of family foster homes as part of a multi-county district agreement.

All activities require strict confidentiality.

Requires a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, elementary education, special education, child development and family science, human resource management (human service track), or ciminal justice, and two years of professional human services work as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager. A Master's degree in one of the areas above may substitute for one year of rhe work experience requirement. The position requires social work knowledge, dynamics of human behavior, and a great deal of independent decision making.

If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Family Services Specialist II (SC 7004). Minimum qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human services, human resource development (human service track), education, child development and family science or criminal justice, and one (1) year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager; or a Master’s degree in one of the areas above.

If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider filling as a Family Services Specialist I (SC 7004). Minimum qualifications: Requires a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human services, human resource development (human service track), education, child development and family science or criminal justice.

Must possess a valid driver's license and proof of insurance. Must complete Child Welfare Certification.

Please make sure 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 Alisha Ehnert at aehnert@nd.gov or at 701.662.7084.

Employing Unit: Mountain Lakes Human Service Zone

Telephone Number: 701.662-7050

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.