Arenac County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan; Standish (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking a Services Specialist in Standish, MI to apply child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect. You will collaborate with families and the legal system toward reunification or other permanent living arrangements.

The position is located at Arenac County DHHS, 3709 Deep River Road, Standish, MI 48658. Pay negotiations will be within the classification pay range based on your earnings and experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.

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.

This position is located at the Arenac County Department of Health and Human Services 3709 Deep River Road in Standish, MI 48658.

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

Review the job specification at: Job Specification

Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.

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 the MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.