ND Health and Human Services

We would like to recognize Fargo Elim, Nelson County Health System, Sanford Hillsboro Care Center, Valley Senior Living-Woodside Village for their performance in four quality measures through our Nursing Facility Incentive Program. Each earned the highest incentive payment for improving health outcomes for North Dakotans in our state’s nursing facilities. Thank you North Dakota Long Term Care Association for help in developing the program that provides access to high-quality services and supports, an HHS strategic priority. Learn more: https://hhsnd.site/6pz

It’s National Employ Older Workers Week. #NEOWW. Read how one woman is benefitting from North Dakota’s Senior Community Service Employment Program.   From sewing clothing for a major motorcycle company to providing direct care to people with disabilities, Rocio De Los Santos’ resume is filled with many meaningful jobs.   After being in the workforce for over 30 years, she found it more difficult to keep her skills sharp and stay competitive in a contemporary workforce.   While living in Texas, she was referred to that state’s Senior Community Service Employment Program, which matches eligible people with nonprofits and public agencies that offer paid training opportunities.    It was the spark her career needed.   “This program made my life easier and helped me improve my skills to obtain employment,” Rocio said.   𝐎𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 In July, Rocio moved to Minot to be closer to family. One of the first calls she made was to our state’s Senior Community Service Employment Program.   She was assigned to our Minot Vocational Rehabilitation office to receive part-time on-the-job training as an administrative assistant.   Cheryl Young, a program coordinator says her team also helps participants with creating resumes, applying for jobs and preparing for interviews.   “The program works because it allows individuals who are 55 and older to be seen by their community as having experience and a lot of work left to give,” she said.      𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝 Rocio has big plans for the future. Her goal is to one day work full-time for the state as a human resources administrative assistant or in another human services role.   “I love the program,” Rocio said. “It helps people have faith that there's somebody there that cares and wants to help you improve, find happiness and live independently.” - The Senior Community Service Employment Program is a paid skills training program that helps participating nonprofits and public agencies like libraries, schools, hospitals or child care centers meet their workforce needs. It’s administered by the ND Health and Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation program. Learn more: hhs.nd.gov/vr/scsep.  

Business owners: If you have more than 12 male employees, chances are one of them is colorblind! Colorblindness affects mostly men and can have impacts on their job performance and safety. Our Vocational Rehabilitation program is excited to announce we now have colorblindness correction glasses for clients with red/green colorblindness. If you have team members who may benefit from these glasses, contact us to schedule an appointment with our business service specialists. hhs.nd.gov/vr or (800) 755-2745 for more information. #ColorBlindAwarenessMonth

NDRH Housing Stabilization is excited to announce a new partnership with Smart with My Money from Bank of North Dakota. NDRH utilizes Smart with My Money as a tool to engage applicants in learning to manage their financial responsibilities. Smart with My Money offers various videos on financial literacy and accessible tools to help plan your financial future. Get started today at smartwithmymoney.nd.gov

Meet Jessica Fischer, a dedicated peer support specialist working towards her license in addiction counseling (LAC). She's passionate about helping individuals overcome addiction and making a positive impact in their lives. Ready to join the fight against addiction? Visit www.hhs.nd.gov/careers to explore opportunities and apply for a rewarding position such as a licensed addiction counselor.

Join us is recognizing our dedicated direct support professionals who are working hard to nurture independence and uplift lives of people with disabilities. Find your career today at hhs.nd.gov/careers.

This week, we hear from our dedicated direct support professionals who work hard to nurture independence and uplift lives of people with disabilities. Find your career today at hhs.nd.gov/careers

This week kicks off Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week! Join us in recognizing and expressing gratitude to the 590 child welfare workers across North Dakota who ensure the health, safety and well-being of children and families. We greatly appreciate everything our state’s child welfare workers do to support the advancement of strong, stable and healthy families.

This week, Sept. 9-13, is Eligibility Workers Week! We thank and recognize eligibility workers for helping North Dakotans to achieve greater economic stability and avoid crises by connecting them to financial help programs. Having resources to meet basic needs promotes strong, stable families. Thank you to every eligibility worker for the impact you make!

Nice turnout this week at the inaugural Together We Recover event hosted by Northland Health Center in Bismarck. HHS West Central Human Service Center staff shared information on behavioral health services and other resources. More info about the event: https://lnkd.in/g5E_Zwjk