Direct Care Associate Temp - Adult
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Duane R. Dornheim Transitional Living Facility - Grand Forks, ND - Direct Care Associate Temp - Adult Transition LivingPick up shifts as the needs arise, hours may include Days, Nights, Weekends, and/or Holidays, must work at least 16 hours/month & at least 2 holidays/year.Be part of the solution to the behavioral health crisis. As a team member for ND Department of Health & Human Services, you will ensure the most vulnerable have access to a high-quality healthcare system in which prevention works, treatment is effective, and people recover.As a Direct Care Associate III 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 task, 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 for this position, applicants must have a high school diploma or GED; and two years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.Will consider filling this position at a reduced pay rate as a: Direct Care Associate II, which requires a high school diploma or GED.This position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of the assigned defensive driving course during new-hire orientation.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. 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.About Team ND Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing. - Theodore RooseveltMore 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 ProceduresYour 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.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: 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 Gairy Denton at ...@nd.gov or at 701-###-####.Employing Unit: ND HHS - Northeast Human Service CenterTelephone Number: 701-###-####TTY Number: ND Relay Service 1-800-###-#### (text); 1-800-###-#### (voice)If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact ...@nd.gov or (701)###-####.Equal Employment OpportunityThe 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.