Job Description

Medical Services -

Remote within Eastern North Dakota

- Child Waiver Rural Case Manager

Support families and help create smooth transitions for children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Waiver as a Child Waiver Rural Case Manager with ND Health and Human Services (HHS) in the Medical Services section. This role plays an important part in connecting families with the support they need and requires extensive travel throughout rural communities on the eastern side of North Dakota.


As a

Child Waiver Rural Case Manager

, you will be a key partner for families across the state. You will provide case management services to rural families who have a child with an ASD diagnosis. Your work will include completing intake assessments, developing case plans, and providing ongoing monitoring to ensure families receive the right support and services to improve their quality of life. You will also research available resources within rural communities and develop care plans that help families understand and access the services available to them through the waiver.


You will assist families through major transitions, including helping children move from early intervention services beginning at age three and preparing them to transition to adult services starting at age seventeen. You will also guide families through the process of transitioning off- waiver services and conduct follow-up check-ins one month after discharge to ensure they remain supported.

To be successful in this role

, you must be able to navigate sensitive and sometimes difficult conversations with empathy and professionalism. You will often work with families who are experiencing stress, so the ability to build trust, listen carefully, and communicate clearly is essential. You will also collaborate closely with community partners to ensure families in rural areas have access to the resources and opportunities they need.

To be considered for the Child Waiver Rural Case Manager position

, you must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child development and family science, communication disorders (including audiology or speech pathology), special education, sociology, criminal justice, elementary education, or a related field to the health and human service field AND have two (2) years of professional experience working with children who have autism or related conditions.


A valid ND driver's license is required due to the travel involved in this role.

About HHS:

ND HHS strives to make North Dakota the healthiest state in the nation by reinforcing the foundations of well-being: physical, economic, and behavioral. Those services are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The keys to delivery of those services are the 2800 committed, compassionate ND HHS team members and more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.

Location

: ND HHS utilizes a blended workplace model. Depending on the role, employees may work from home, onsite or both. You are required to be in the Eastern part of North Dakota and willing to travel for meetings as needed. You may work from home in this role.

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

Your resume should include information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. 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: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/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 Katherine Barchenger at KBarchenger@nd.gov or at 701.328.4630.


Employing Unit: ND HHS - Medical Services


TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-366-6888 (text); 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.