Direct Care Associate

Job Description

South Central Behavioral Health Clinic Bridges to Recovery is seeking a Direct Care Associate Adult Full-Time in Jamestown, ND.
No experience required; onsite training provided.
Bridges to Recover is seeking dedicated Direct Care Associates to join our team. We are hiring for full-time positions on:
Evening 2:00 pm-10:30 pm every other weekdays.
As a Direct Care Associate, you will connect with clients and support them on their recovery journey.
Each day, you will aid individuals to identify their goals for recovery, learning, and life. You will assist in generalizing the skills clients learn during substance use and mental health groups. You will work with clients to develop effective communication and socialization skills, as well as teach self-advocacy and self-help strategies. You will observe and monitor individuals' condition. documenting and reporting any changes in wellbeing. You will also assist clients in the administration of their medication.
You will thrive in this position if you are an empathetic individual and 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 you must have a high school diploma or GED. Experience providing direct care to special populations is preferred. We will provide Medication Assistant training onsite if not currently certified.
Individuals enrolled in the University of Jamestown’s Behavioral Health Program or Clinical Counseling Program may be eligible for the Apprenticeship Program affiliated with the University of Jamestown. Applicants enrolled in one of the above programs should discuss with hiring manager at time of interview. 
The 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 wellbeing: physical, economic, and behavioral. The keys to success are the 2800 committed, team members who are guided by a simple but powerful belief: when we lead with light, we create systems and services rooted in hope, clarity, and possibility. Their work is supported with more than $6 billion in funding from nearly 400 different federal, state, and special sources. 
 
To succeed in this role, you must lead with LIGHT - leading with hope, instilling purpose and meaning, galvanizing gratitude, honoring health, and talking, walking and teaching civility, kindness and love for all.  
Location
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.

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Application Procedures
Your resume must clearly show the months and years of employment for each position listed. This information is required to accurately calculate your qualifying experience and determine whether you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Resumes that do not include sufficient employment date may not be able to be fully evaluated. 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 Central Standard Time (CST).
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 HHS ND Careers E-Verify
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 Dylan German at DGerman@nd.gov. 
Employing Unit ND HHS – SCBHC
TTY Number ND Relay Service 1 (800) 366-6888 (text) or 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.