Child Welfare Services Specialist I - Clinton/Eaton (Hybrid)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for families in child welfare. The role includes accompanying visits, coordinating transport, observing interactions, and reporting findings to the assigned Services Specialist.

Positions may be Clinton and/or Eaton County with potential hybrid or remote work within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in human services areas.
• Experience as Services Specialist Assistant 8/9/10 or equivalent.
• Ability to provide official transcripts and resume with application.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist 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 when needed.
• Assist in home study activities and engagement with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.

Education

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 human services areas

Job description

State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for families in child welfare. The role includes accompanying visits, coordinating transport, observing interactions, and reporting findings to the assigned Services Specialist.

Positions may be Clinton and/or Eaton County with potential hybrid or remote work within Michigan.