Child Welfare Supervisor

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone is hiring a Child Welfare Supervisor in Grand Forks, North Dakota

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone is seeking an experienced Child Welfare Supervisor to oversee and support the child welfare unit working to keep families together and children safe.

Child Welfare Supervisor example of duties:

• Provide program administration and case staffing of child protection services, in- home and foster care cases as well as assist and collaborate with other Zones on courtesy cases as needed
• Participate in strategic planning for Child Welfare staff
• Monitor cases to ensure adherence to Federal, State and local policies and procedures
• Assist with development of affidavits and other court documents
• Ensure timely and accurate program and policy information and utilization of Safety Framework Practice Model within case activities of staff
• Complete performance reviews and personnel activities in alignment with Zone policy
• Collaborate with State, County and Zone partners for development and implementation of child welfare policy and practice to ensure exceptional delivery of services

To be successful in this position, you must have a high degree of knowledge, skills, and passion for child welfare. You will have strong decision-making skills with the ability to communicate effectively with families and staff. Additionally, time management is crucial to this role for managing staff and caseloads.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Human Development, Education, Human Services, Child Development and Family Sciences, Human Resource Management (human service track) or Criminal Justice, plus three years of child welfare work experience as a professional case manager or child protective services worker and one year of lead work or direct supervision of staff in a health or human service program area.

A master's degree in one of the areas above may substitute for one year of the professional work experience requirement.

Valid driver's license is required as some travel may be necessary.

Working for Grand Forks Country Human Service Zone:

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services Grand Forks County to deliver child welfare safety and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by the Grand Forks County as a Grand Forks County Employee.

Grand Forks County Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical. Dental, and life insurance coverage, as well as an excellent retirement package.

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Application Procedures

Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. If the Department's Human Resource Division is unable to determine that you meet the minimum qualifications, credit will not be given. All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST).

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.

This employer participates in E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information HHS ND Careers E-Verify

A copy of your qualifying degrees transcript and any applicable certifications or licensures must be provided at the time of an interview.

For more information about the position or if you need an accommodation, please contact Loretta Aggrey by email: laggrey@nd.gov

Employing Unit: Grand Forks County Human Service Zone

TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 1 (800) 366-6889 (voice)

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact recruiter@nd.gov or (701) 328-3290.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.