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Direct Care Associate

North Dakota Corrections & Rehab
Bismarck, ND Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026

Summary of Work

You will provide direct care, assistance, and/or training to individuals in special populations. Work is performed under general supervision and will involve providing for the care and welfare of individuals in special populations including those with mental illness or developmental disabilities, and/or others needing special care or services.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a high school diploma or GED and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations. Applicable education, training, or medical certification may be substituted for one year of the work experience requirement.

CNA and CMA certification required.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Transcripts upon pre-hire process

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Contact Lexi Archambault at amarchambaultt@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

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.

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