Child Welfare & Foster Care Specialist

State of Michigan; Beulah (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

The State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Services Specialist to protect children from abuse and neglect and to work with families and the legal system toward reunification, independent living, or other permanent living arrangements.

Position emphasizes collaboration with communities, adherence to state policies, and ongoing support to ensure safe, stable environments for children and families served by MDHHS.

Responsibilities

• Utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.
• Collaborate with families and the legal system toward reunification, independent living, or other permanent living arrangements.

Job description

The State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Services Specialist to protect children from abuse and neglect and to work with families and the legal system toward reunification, independent living, or other permanent living arrangements.

Position emphasizes collaboration with communities, adherence to state policies, and ongoing support to ensure safe, stable environments for children and families served by MDHHS.