Vacancy Announcement

Family Caregiver Coordinator
South Central Human Service Center

Location: Jamestown
Salary: $15.80 - $21.10 per hour
Closing Date: November 13, 2009
Position Number: 325-206-3822
Requisition Number: 296594
Status: Part-time Regular (30 hours per week)
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 205417
Date Posted to Web: October 28, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in recreation therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, communication disorders, human resource management (human service track), social work, psychology, counseling, developmental disabilities, special education, vocational rehabilitation, nursing, sociology, elementary education, or child development and family science and one year of work experience working with special population groups; OR a master’s degree in one of the fields listed above.

Individuals graduating in December 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in one of the fields listed above and have one year of direct service working with special populations are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Individuals graduating in December 2009 with a master’s degree in one of the fields listed above are encouraged to apply and will be considered.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check.

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.
Provide details in the employment history sections of the application form on 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: Carrie Thompson-Widmer
Employing Unit: South Central Human Service Center
Telephone Number: 701-253-6395
TTY Number: 701-253-6414

Summary of Work:

This position will serve as Family Caregiver Coordinator for Region VI. The National Family Caregiver Support Program provides for a multifaceted system of support services for family caregivers and for grandparents or older individuals that are relative caregivers. Essential job functions include outreach/client identification; public education; information and assistance; caregiver assessments; care plan design and implementation; individualized caregiver counseling; community and program development; individualized caregiver training; group presentations; and respite care (identify and arrange for). Extensive travel is involved with this position.

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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