Social Worker III

Job Summary:  The essential functions of this position include the assessment of safety and/or need for children who are alleged to be in neglectful and/or abusive circumstances.  This position will have limited follow-up responsibilities. Assigned work is often done in collaboration with other social services agencies, hospitals, law enforcement agencies, juvenile court and school districts. Emergency services must be provided to families determined at risk of harm to its members. 

Individuals may be required to work non-traditional work hours and be available for consultation to families, and accept rotation for on-call after-working hours.  A valid driver’s license and the ability to visit persons in their homes using own transportation is also required for this position.

Position Requirements:  Requires licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by the North Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners (NDCC 43-41); and two (2) years of professional human services work experience as a social worker or human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector; OR a master’s degree in social work and licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social worker (LCSW) or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker  (LICSW) by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners.

If no qualified applicants are found, we will consider underfilling as a Social Worker II (4212), with a starting salary of $4,458/month. Minimum qualifications require licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by the ND Board of Social Work Examiners; and one (1) year of professional human services work experience as a social worker, human relations counselor, developmental disabilities case manager, mental illness case manager, vocational rehabilitation counselor, activity therapist, addiction counselor, registered nurse, employment counselor, or a similar professional level position in the public or private sector.

Preference:  Will be given to applicants who have completed child welfare certification training.