Job description
NORTH CENTRAL HUMAN SERVICE CENTER - Minot, ND - Direct Care Associate
As a Direct Care Associate (DCA) working with adults in a residential setting, you will provide positive mentoring and guidance to individuals impacted by behavioral health disorders. You will serve as a role model, exhibiting a positive and respectful approach in all interactions. You will teach daily living activities, including household tasks, hygiene tasks, effective communication, and socialization with the goal of helping those you serve increase their independence.
An important part of this position is assisting the individuals articulate their goals and what is important for them. You will teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies to assist them in reaching their goals.
You will thrive in this position, if you have a passion for teaching individuals life skills and how to overcome barriers that may be present in their lives.
To be considered, you must have a high school diploma or GED; be 21 years of age or older and have two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
- If unable to find candidate with preferred experience, will consider filling this position as a Direct Care Associate II, which requires a high school diploma or GED; and one year of work experience providing direct care to special populations.
- If unable to find candidate with preferred experience, will consider filling this position as a Direct Care Associate I, which requires a high school diploma or GED.
All DCAs must hold a valid driver’s license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.
About DHHS
The North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) provides services for all North Dakotans that reinforce the foundations of wellbeing – economic, behavioral, and physical health. Those services and care are to be delivered as close to home as possible with a focus on dignity and respect. The key to delivery of those services is the nearly 3000 committed, compassionate individuals who work for ND DHHS. The largest agency in the State, work is funded by more than $4 billion from nearly 200 different federal, state, and special sources.
Total Rewards:
Careers with DHHS includes 100% employer-paid family health insurance and an excellent retirement package! In addition to the exceptional health insurance and retirement benefits, DHHS values continued learning and career enhancement. Therefore, we offer varying continuing education formats, including in-person and online, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Location:
ND DHHS utilizes a blended workplace model. This position provides essential client services face to face and therefore the person in this position needs to be able to travel to meet clients at their location.
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.
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 or if you need an accommodation, please contact Vicki Rose at vrose@nd.gov or at 701-838-5564.
Employing Unit: ND DHHS – NCHSC
Telephone Number: 701.857.8500
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. § 23-12-10.
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