Alpena/Montmorency County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan; Alpena (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Services Specialist at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services in Alpena uses child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect, collaborates with families and the legal system, and helps move toward reunification or other permanent living arrangements. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement (remote and office) within Michigan.

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Job description

Job Description

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.

Position Location:

The Alpena office is located in Alpena, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 711 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707. The Montmorency office is located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, County Fairgrounds Building, 13110 M-33 North, Atlanta, MI 49709. These positions have the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description

Review the job specification at: Job Specification

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

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Accommodations

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