Child Care Worker 8-E9 - Pediatric Mental Health Technician

State of Michigan; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan seeks a Child Care Worker responsible for direct care services to children and adolescents. This role involves maintaining a therapeutic environment and implementing treatment plans, requiring strong educational backgrounds in human services and related fields.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college with required credits in human service fields.
• Experience as a Child Care Worker or Youth Specialist is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services and maintain a safe environment.
• Implement treatment plans and support daily activities.

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) including specific credits in human service areas

Job description

***Immediate Openings Available***

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.

The Child Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care services to children and adolescents under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Child Care Worker maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patients. They provide physical care, support, guidance, and supervision in daily activities consistent with the treatment plan and milieu program. The Child Care Worker implements aspects of the treatment plan through patient interactions, teaching, developing self-care and social skills, and organizing and participating in patient activities.

The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing.

Position Description:

AM Shift: PD AM Shift

PM Shift: PD PM Shift

MN Shift: PD MN Shift

Job Specification

To be considered for this position, you must:

• Apply online via NEOGOV by clicking "Apply" in the job posting. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Attach a resume detailing your experience and employment dates, including month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). Scanned copies are accepted. Web-based or unofficial transcripts are not accepted. Official transcripts must include the institution's name, degree awarded, date, and registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. Instructions for attaching files

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits), including 15 semester (22 term) credits in human service areas such as psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, special education, audiology, speech pathology, recreation therapy, music therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child care, child development counseling and guidance, human services, family relations, behavioral science, or related fields.

Experience

Child Care Worker 8: No specific experience required.

Child Care Worker E9: One year of experience as a Child Care Worker 8 and completion of the Department of Health and Human Services' approved training program.

Alternate Education and Experience:

Three years of experience as a Youth Specialist may substitute for the education and experience requirements.

The physical location for this position is 30901 Palmer Rd, Westland MI 48186. Confirm work location and schedule during interview.

Note: Application does not guarantee contact from the Department/Agency. Only interviewed applicants will be notified.

The use of AI software in the selection process is prohibited.

As a condition of employment: Successful completion of a background check and criminal record investigation is required.

The Department reserves the right to close this posting early once sufficient applications are received.

If previously employed in this classification within the last three years, contact HR regarding reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed.

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Accommodations

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application or interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator.

Inquiries can be sent to [e-mail].