Family Services Supervisor

Ward County Human Service Zone is Hiring a Family Services Supervisor in Minot, North Dakota

Ward County Human Service Zone Child Welfare/Family Services Department is seeking to hire a Family Services Supervisor for the Case Management program to ensure the safety, permanency and well-being of children and families in our community. This position is Exempt and is not eligible for overtime or accrual of compensatory time. Zone business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Family Services Supervisor example of duties include:

• Provide program administration and case staffing of child protection services, in-home and foster care cases
• Provide training and consultation to team members
• Participate in strategic planning for Family Service team members
• Monitor cases to ensure adherence to Federal, State and local policies and procedures
• Ensure timely and accurate program and policy information and utilization of Safety Framework Practice Model within case activities of team members
• Complete performance reviews and personnel activities in alignment with Zone policy
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training team members
• Collaborate with State, County and Zone partners for development and implementation of child welfare policy and practice to ensure exceptional delivery of services

To succeed in this position, you should have a passion for serving others and a desire to make a positive impact. You should be highly organized, able to manage your time and priorities effectively and have demonstrated ability to communicate with diverse populations. You will need to have a strong understanding of program policies and laws. You will also need to be comfortable working with all types of software and database applications, with a willingness to learn new technological programs and have attention to detail.

To be considered for this position, you are required to have a bachelor's degree in a field related to the position's program responsibility area and three years of related work experience in a specific health/human service program area that involved lead work or supervisory work experience. A master's degree in a field related to the position's program responsibility area may substitute for two years of the work experience requirement.

Computer literacy, high levels of verbal and written communication skills, and regular attendance are required.

LBSW is preferred but not required for this position.

The successful applicant must pass a fingerprinted background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check. Must complete Child Welfare certification.

Individuals may be required to work some non-traditional hours. Because this position requires some transportation of clients, a valid North Dakota Driver's License is required, and the employee must have their own automobile and adequate insurance.

Frequent travel throughout Ward County is required.

Working for Ward County Human Service Zone:

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

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

Employees enjoy ten paid holidays, as well as earning both annual leave and sick leave days.

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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.


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


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


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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.

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