Developmental Disabilities Case Manager II

Vacancy Announcement

Developmental Disabilities Case Manager II
South Central Human Service Center

Location: Jamestown
Salary: $15.80 - $21.06 per hour ($1369 - $1825 per month)
Closing Date: November 20, 2009
Position Number: 325-206-24846
Requisition Number: 296599
Status: Half-time (20 hours per week) with benefits
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 205496
Date Posted to Web: October 30, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have one year of experience as a Developmental Disabilities Case Manager I in the North Dakota Department of Human Services or meet the following North Dakota Department of Human Services 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 developmental disability; 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 audiology or speech pathology), severely multiply handicapped, special education, vocational, rehabilitation, sociology, elementary education, recreation therapy, or human resources administration and management (human service track). (Certification or licensure in one of the above fields is not required for a QMRP designation).”

Applicants must possess strong computer skills and have knowledge of various software packages including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word. Must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check.

Application Procedures:

Complete a State of ND Application for Employment (SFN 10950), which may be obtained at: http://www.nd.gov/hrms/jobs/appforms.html 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:

Human Resource Division
Department of Human Services
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: Suzy Heise
Employing Unit: South Central Human Service Center
Section: Developmental Disabilities Unit
Telephone Number: 701-253-6411
TTY Number: 701-253-6414

Summary of Work:

The Developmental Disabilities Unit serves as the central point of access and reference for eligible individuals in Region VI who are mentally retarded and/or developmentally disabled. The following counties are within Region VI: LaMoure, Dickey, Stutsman, Barnes, Logan, McIntosh, Griggs, Wells and Foster. Essential position functions include providing information, referral and support to eligible individuals of all ages. Services provided include the authorization of:

Program Management
Family Support Services
Day/Residential Supports
Advocacy

This position will require some travel. Upon successful completion of a probationary period, the opportunity to work from a satellite location may become an option for the successful candidate.

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 state of North Dakota 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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