Direct Care Associate

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone - Direct Care Associate - Hillsboro, ND Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone is seeking a Direct Care Associate who will connect with the elderly and/or disabled citizens to complete daily living activities with the goal of increasing their ability to be independent.

Direct Care Associate example of duties: * Provide support with independent living skills and household tasks, including cleaning and meal preparation * Offer guidance on personal hygiene and self-care routines, which may include assistance with bathing * Foster effective communication skills * Provide client transportation * Encourage socialization and community engagement * Electronic documentation and service documentation This position requires daily travel to client homes throughout Traill and Steele Counties and surrounding areas.

Individual would participate in staffing and required trainings to maintain Qualified Service Provider status.

To succeed in this position, you should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, computer proficiency, and the ability to collaborate effectively and make sound decisions.

A passion for helping others and making a meaningful impact in the community is essential.

Attention to detail is critical, as this role requires accurate documentation of activities using electronic visit verification systems and/or paper logs.

To be considered for this role: Must have a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

Active CNA license preferred.

Would consider Direct Care Associate underfill, which requires a high school diploma or GED and one (1) year of work experience providing direct care to special populations.

Must maintain a valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Working for Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone: Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone partners with the Department of Health and Human Services and Traill and Steele Counties to deliver a variety of human service programs to our community.

Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone team members are provided excellent benefits and employment packages as a Traill County employee.

Agassiz 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 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.

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: 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 Kim Jacobson, Director at or at Employing Unit: Agassiz Valley Human Service Zone TTY Number: ND Relay Service (text); (voice) If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the Application Process or uploading attachments, please contact or . 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.

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