ND Health and Human Services

Looking for your next step? Visit us at the following career fairs on Feb. 4. UND Spring Career Expo | Memorial Union | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. NDSU Spring Career Expo (North Dakota State University) | FargoDome | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Our team is excited to share career opportunities and answer your questions. You can also find career openings with HHS at https://lnkd.in/dca4ngRn

Our team is excited to host the 2026 Newborn Screening Conference on April 22, in Bismarck. This in-person conference is for physicians, other health care providers, audiologists, nurses, social workers, midwives, early intervention workers, parents and family support organizations. SAVE THE DATE and check for updates at https://lnkd.in/gz8nSK4y. Hope to see you there! 

New and established health care professionals may qualify for student loan repayment! Advanced practice registered nurses and registered nurses who choose to work in an underserved rural area or with underserved populations in ND may qualify for loan repayment programs. Apply by Feb. 28, to make a difference while building a career in ND. Details at https://lnkd.in/gxPqGFxQ

Apply by Jan. 31, for up to $80,000 in student loan repayment through ND’s Veterinarian Loan Repayment Program. Don’t miss out. This is the final deadline! Preference is given to those providing veterinary services to food animals in rural ND. Details at https://lnkd.in/gzE2mcHx

We are working to strengthen ND’s health care workforce and improve access to care – especially in rural areas - through Health Care Student Loan Repayment programs. Certain health, behavioral health and dental health professions may qualify. New health care graduates and established professionals with student loan debt can APPLY NOW through Feb. 28, 2026. Learn more https://hhsnd.site/68dd18

Exciting news from our friends at Parents Lead! As we head into the winter months, check out this podcast on Healthy Habits for Healthy Minds: Screens, Sleep, and Winter Routines. This episode dives into practical tips for parents to help kids build healthy routines around screen time, sleep, and seasonal changes — all supporting stronger mental well-being. Give it a listen and start building healthy habits for your family today! https://bit.ly/47yAhq8

One Grand Forks employer is being recognized statewide for opening doors to meaningful employment for people with disabilities.   Valley Bus has not only safely transported nearly 1,000 students every day since arriving in Grand Forks in 2022, but they’ve also built a culture of inclusion, respect and opportunity.   Their efforts earned them our Vocational Rehabilitation 2025 Employer of the Year.   Learn how Valley Bus is driving inclusion and setting an example for employers across North Dakota.   Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gjvwZwgD

A shout out goes to Erik Anthony from our Grand Forks Vocational Rehabilitation office for receiving the Exemplary Service Award for providing outstanding case service to clients through creative thinking, direct work with multiple agencies and consistent client follow-up.   Congratulations, Erik! Learn more about VR services for both businesses and people with disabilities at hhs.nd.gov/vr.A shout out goes to Erik Anthony from our Grand Forks Vocational Rehabilitation office for receiving the Exemplary Service Award for providing outstanding case service to clients through creative thinking, direct work with multiple agencies and consistent client follow-up.   Congratulations, Erik! Learn more about VR services for both businesses and people with disabilities at hhs.nd.gov/vr.

The Divide County Library is doing more than lending books — they’re opening doors to opportunity! The library has become a valuable training ground for students with disabilities. Because of their supportive, inclusive workplace, our Vocational Rehabilitation program has recognized them with a You Make A Difference Award for helping students with disabilities achieve their employment goals.   Learn how VR’s services for students with disabilities can help your business at hhs.nd.gov/vr or call 800-755-2745, 711 (TTY).

Today, we would like to recognize several Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) team members for a job well done!   The Minot VR office was recently recognized with the Community Participation Award for their involvement in community activities, the Overall Team Achievement Award for exceeding performance goals that promote engagement and success for individuals they serve and the Culture Champion Award for promoting positive workplace culture.    Paul Nason from the Minot VR office was named Rookie of the Year. This award honors a VR employee who has less than two years of service, exceeds performance goals and displays a high level of community service and involvement.   The Pillar Award was presented to Twyla Hofer from our Minot VR office. This award recognizes VR support staff who create a strong foundation for participant success by going above and beyond job duties, supporting a community organization or event to represent VR.    Not pictured: The Swift Response Team Award was presented to the Dickinson VR office for providing timely services that meet the needs and expectations of clients.   Congratulations, everyone! Learn more about VR services for both businesses and people with disabilities at hhs.nd.gov/vr.