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Summary of Work
Northern Valley Human Service Zone supports the elderly and/or disabled community that wants to continue to be successful in their own home environment. As a part-time Direct Care Associate, you will connect with citizens of the State of ND to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.
Direct Care Associates will provide direct service to the elderly and/or disabled individuals in their home to enable them to continue to reside in the home/community. In this role, you will be responsible for providing environmental services and personal cares to eligible individuals such as: laundry, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, bathing, hair care etc.
You will need to have attention to detail in this role because you will be responsible for accurately documenting activities through electronic visit verification and/or paper logs.
This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Cavalier, Pembina and Walsh Counties. Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.
Minimum Qualifications
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:
Must have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience providing Direct Care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
Would consider Direct Care Associate underfill, which requires a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of work experience providing Direct Care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
Selected candidate must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check. Selected candidate must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation and adequate auto insurance coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
You will have strong attention to detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.
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.
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.
If invited for interview, please be prepared to share at least two work samples.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
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 Jill Denault at jdenault@nd.gov or at 701.520.0002.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Northern Valley Human Service Zone
Unit Phone Number: 701.256.2175 extension 5
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.
Agency Specific
WORKING FOR NORTHERN VALLEY HUMAN SERVICE ZONE
Northern Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cavalier County to deliver state driven Home and Community Based Services and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cavalier County as a Cavalier County employee.
Northern Valley Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical and life insurance coverage as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS)
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days.
This position is 20 hours per week however could be more hours when providing back up to the other Direct Care Associate in our Zone
This position will be housed in either Pembina or Cavalier County
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. § 23-12-10.
Summary of Work
Northern Valley Human Service Zone supports the elderly and/or disabled community that wants to continue to be successful in their own home environment. As a part-time Direct Care Associate, you will connect with citizens of the State of ND to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.
Direct Care Associates will provide direct service to the elderly and/or disabled individuals in their home to enable them to continue to reside in the home/community. In this role, you will be responsible for providing environmental services and personal cares to eligible individuals such as: laundry, shopping, housekeeping, meal preparation, transportation, bathing, hair care etc.
You will need to have attention to detail in this role because you will be responsible for accurately documenting activities through electronic visit verification and/or paper logs.
This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Cavalier, Pembina and Walsh Counties. Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.
Minimum Qualifications
TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE:
Must have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience providing Direct Care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
Would consider Direct Care Associate underfill, which requires a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of work experience providing Direct Care to special populations. Active CNA license preferred.
Selected candidate must successfully complete a standard background and criminal record check. Selected candidate must have a valid driver's license with clean driving record, a reliable vehicle for transportation and adequate auto insurance coverage.
Preferred Qualifications
To succeed in this position, you should have strong verbal and written communication skills, computer literacy, collaboration, and decision-making skills. You will have a passion for helping others and making a difference in our community.
You will have strong attention to detail, be able to manage your time and priorities effectively and pride yourself on excellent communication skills, empathy, and being a team player.
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.
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.
If invited for interview, please be prepared to share at least two work samples.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of Health & Human Services does not offer or provide sponsorships.
All application material must be received on or before the closing date by 11:59 pm.
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 Jill Denault at jdenault@nd.gov or at 701.520.0002.
Employing Unit: ND HHS - Northern Valley Human Service Zone
Unit Phone Number: 701.256.2175 extension 5
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.
Agency Specific
WORKING FOR NORTHERN VALLEY HUMAN SERVICE ZONE
Northern Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Cavalier County to deliver state driven Home and Community Based Services and program protocols and provides employees with the excellent benefits and employment packages offered by Cavalier County as a Cavalier County employee.
Northern Valley Human Service Zone team members are offered robust medical and life insurance coverage as well as an excellent retirement package (ND PERS)
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays as well as earning both annual leave AND sick leave days.
This position is 20 hours per week however could be more hours when providing back up to the other Direct Care Associate in our Zone
This position will be housed in either Pembina or Cavalier County
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. § 23-12-10.
