Vacancy Announcement

Human Service Program Administrator IV
Ward County Social Services

Location: Minot, ND
Salary: $5,113 to $5,624 per month
Closing Date: May 24, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.
Position Number: 323515144
Requisition Number: 2919464
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Date Posted to Web: May 16, 2013

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree, a current ND social work license and three years of related work experience in a specific health/human service program area that involved lead worker or supervisory work experience. A master’s degree in a social work may substitute for two years of the work experience requirement.

Preference will be given to applicants who have knowledge of child protective services program policies and procedures.

A valid ND driver’s license is required and the employee must have their own automobile and adequate insurance.

Application Procedures:

Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950). Access application form at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html or hard copy from any ND Job Service Office.
Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide details in the employment history sections of the application form on how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. Supplemental information such as a cover letter and resume may be included, but the initial review and score will be based on the information provided on SFN 10950.
Please fill in all information requested on the application form, such as dates of employment, hours worked per week, credits earned, etc. INCOMPLETE SECTIONS WILL NOT BE GIVEN CREDIT.
The Department’s Human Resource Division staff will score applications against the minimum qualifications and preferences listed on the job announcement and qualifying military service. After the scoring is completed, a certified list of eligible candidates and the applications will be forwarded to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview, based on the final scores.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
All application material must be received on the closing date by 5:00 pm or before the closing date at the following address:

Human Resource Division
Department of Human Services
600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325
Bismarck ND 58505-0250
Fax: 701-328-1927; e-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Cleo Berven
Employing Unit: Ward County Social Services
Section: Child Protective Services
Telephone Number: 701-852-3552
TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 1-800-366-6889 (voice)

ND Relay Number: 1-800-366-6888

Summary of Work:

Responsibility for the overall supervision of the Child Abuse and Neglect Program Unit including interpretation, implementation, and review of program policies, procedures and requirements in accordance with federal and state law. Organize staff and assign work. Delegate responsibilities to insure that services are appropriately and efficiently delivered. Participate in on-going in-service for staff development to upgrade knowledge, skills and program requirements. Provide individual and group supervision and case consultation as well as staff meetings for the Child Protective Services Unit. Facilitate the Child Neglect and Abuse Team meetings and plan education opportunities for the team members. Conduct reviews of child neglect and abuse assessments to assure children and family service s review requirements are being met. Consult with, train and provide mentoring to the child neglect and abuse case managers. Complete written evaluations of staff. Approve leave as requested. Receive, evaluate and take action on staff grievances.

As employers, the State of North Dakota and political subdivisions prohibit smoking in all places of state and political subdivision employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

Equal Opportunity Employer