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Community Home Counselor
South Central Human Service Center

Location: Jamestown
Salary: $10.50 - $14.00 per hour
Closing Date: Until Filled
Position Number: 325-206-4434
Requisition Number: 296402
Status: Temporary Part-time (no benefits)
Type of Recruitment: Internal/External
Job Order Number: 200687
Date Posted to Web: August 4, 2009

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires high school graduation or GED and two years of work experience in duties involving special population groups such as the mentally ill, developmentally disabled, children and adolescents, or patients/clients in a direct care facility such as a hospital, nursing home, or group home; OR one year of work experience as a Community Home Counselor I with the Department of Human Services; OR a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, psychology, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, child development and family science, sociology, human resource management (human service track), nursing (RN), communication disorders (includes audiology and speech pathology), developmental disabilities, vocational rehabilitation, elementary education, or recreation therapy; OR an Associate degree in nursing (LPN) or mental health.  Requires a valid North Dakota drivers license. 

Preference will be given to work experience in mental health.

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:  Pam Knopp, Extended Care Coordinator
Employing Unit:  South Central Human Service Center
Section: Extended Care Unit/Transitional Living Home
Telephone Number:  701-253-3990
TTY Number:  701-253-6414

Summary of Work:

This is a temporary, part-time position, providing emergency coverage for staff during illnesses, vacations, etc.  The option exists for additional hours (35-40 hours per month) beyond the emergency coverage hours.  The individual selected must be able to work a flexible schedule on short notice, which may include weekends, holidays and evenings.  The position is located in a transitional living home for individuals with serious mental illness.  Duties include involvement in resident/direct care responsibilities, multi-disciplinary treatment team responsibilities, clinical documentation and transportation.

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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