Vacancy Announcement

Developmental Disabilities Case Manager II
Southeast Human Service Center

Location: Fargo
Salary: $2513 minimum monthly
Closing Date: May 19, 2008
Position Number: 325-205-3729
Requisition Number: 295353
Status: Full-time, Regular
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 174149
Date Posted to Web: May 5, 2008

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have one year of experience as a Developmental Disabilities Case Manager I in the ND Department of Human Services and meet the following definition of a Qualified Mental Retardation Professional (QMRP): "A person who has at least one year of direct care experience working with persons with a mental illness or a developmental disability; AND is a doctor of medicine or has a bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the following fields: social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child development and family science, communication disorders (includes audiologist or speech pathology), severely multiply handicapped, special education, vocational rehabilitation, sociology, elementary education, recreation therapy, or human resource management (human services track). (Certification or licensure in one of the above fields is not required for a QMRP designation).”

Application Procedures:

• Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950), which may be obtained at:  http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/apps/application.htm or from any ND Job Service Office.
• Please include the position # and requisition # on your application. Also, provide specific details regarding how your education, experience and skills will qualify you for this position. A cover letter and resume may be included.
• All application material must be received on or before the closing date at the following address: Department of Human Services, HR Division, 600 East Boulevard Avenue Dept 325, Bismarck ND 58505-0250; Fax: 701-328-1030; E-mail: dhshr@nd.gov

For More Information, Assistance or Accommodation Contact: Wanda Carlson                
Employing Unit: Southeast Human Service Center
Section: DD Case Management
Telephone Number: 701-298-4488
TTY Number: 701-298-4450

Summary of Work:

Duties and responsibilities include accepting new referrals of individuals with developmental disabilities, assessing the functional level of these individuals, and working with them to determine eligibility for services and the desired outcomes of the services.  The case manager will gather all pertinent information to develop an interdisciplinary team and write the service plan.  The case manager will monitor the plan through the Quality Enhancement Review process, do regular assessments, and maintain an up-to-date client record.  Position may require some travel.  The caseload will consist of both adults and children.

Benefits:
The ND Department of Human Services offers challenging work opportunities, a full range of employee benefits including a comprehensive employer-paid health plan, paid leave, a retirement plan, flexible work hours, and more. For more information, contact our website at: http://www.nd.gov/dhs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The employing agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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