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Child Protection Worker

State of North Dakota
$4,971 - $6,500 a month
Walsh County, North Dakota
Full time
June 22, 2025

Northern Valley Human Service Zone - CPS Case Manager - Grafton

Northern Valley Human Service Zone is seeking a dedicated and passionate CPS Case Manager for the Child Welfare/Family Services Team to support Child Welfare Services. Our mission is to serve children and families by providing advocacy, resources, and education while promoting stability and community connections.

CPS Case Manager duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assess and investigate reports of child abuse and neglect while ensuring compliance with policies, best practices, and emergency intervention procedures.
  • Accurately document case details and connect families to essential services.
  • Collaborate with service providers, law enforcement, and legal entities.
  • Prepare for and testify in court proceedings.
  • Maintain flexibility with on-call scheduling and non-traditional working hours.

To succeed in this position, you must have a passion for serving others and a commitment to making a positive impact. Strong organizational and time management skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations. A thorough understanding of program policies and laws is required, as well as proficiency in various software and database applications with a willingness to learn new technology. Attention to detail, strong decision-making abilities, and strict adherence to state and federal regulations are critical.

To be considered for this position, you must have a bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: social work, psychology, sociology, counseling, human development, education, human services, child development and family science, behavioral health, nursing (bachelor level degree) or criminal justice. Plus, one of the following:

Family Service Specialist III (SC7005):

  • Two (2) years of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager
  • A master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of the work experience requirement

Family Services Specialist II (SC7004):

  • One (1) year of professional work experience as a social worker, child protective service worker, or professional case manager
  • A master's degree in one of the above areas may substitute for the work experience requirement

Family Services Specialist I (SC7004):

  • No work experience required

Must maintain valid driver's license and auto insurance.

**Salary will be adjusted if position is filled with an underfill as an FSS I or FSS II.**

The successful applicant must pass a standard background, motor vehicle, and criminal record check.

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 child welfare safety 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, dental 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.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

Application Procedures

Application Procedures: For more details about this position, please contact Jill Denault by email: jdenault@nd.gov or phone: (701) 520-0002.

.* Please make sure that your resume includes information to demonstrate how you meet the minimum qualifications as posted. Your work history will not be given credit if the Department's Human Resource Division cannot determine that you meet the minimum qualifications

  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Department of 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.

Employing Unit: Northern Valley Human Service Zone

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. Sect. 23-12-10.

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