Branch County Services Specialist Assistant

Austin Community College; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Community College is hiring a Branch County Services Specialist Assistant in Coldwater, MI. This role involves supporting case plan implementation for disadvantaged individuals in areas like child welfare. The position requires two years of college education in human services and offers opportunities to accompany Services Specialists and facilitate family involvement. A valid Michigan driver's license or equivalent driving record is necessary. The role may offer remote work options based on operational needs.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college with credits in human services areas.
• One year experience equivalent to Services Specialist Assistant 8 is required for level 9.
• Two years experience equivalent to Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to Services Specialist Assistant 9 for level E10.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialists on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations during visits to the Services Specialist.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings.
• Assist in interviewing with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Supervise parent-youth visitations and report observations.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Transport coordination

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester credits)

Job description

Branch County Services Specialist Assistant

This position performs a variety of activities to support the implementation of case plan implementation and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who receive services in the areas of child welfare including child protective services, prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption.

Job Specification

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To be considered, you MUST:

• Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.
• Attach an up to date resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• For candidates who do not possess a State of Michigan Driver's license but have a license from another state, please provide an official two year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.

Required Education and Experience

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.

Experience

Services Specialist Assistant 8 - No specific type or amount is required.

Services Specialist Assistant 9 - One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.

Services Specialist Assistant E10 - Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.

Additional Requirements and Information

Position Location: The physical location of this position is Branch County MDHHS, 388 Keith Wilhelm Dr., Coldwater, MI 49036. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

This position is being filled as limited term. Limited term positions have the possibility to become permanent, but it is not guaranteed.

What is it about this position that would make me want to apply? This position will perform a variety of activities to include the following:

• Accompany Services Specialists on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.
• Participate in pre-placement conferences with Services specialists.
• Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist the Services Specialist in the home study.
• Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative’s visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents/observations to the Services Specialist.