Family-Focused Child Welfare Assistant

State of Michigan; Ionia (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking candidates for Services Specialist Assistant roles to support case planning and permanency initiatives across Montcalm and Ionia counties. Responsibilities include accompanying the Services Specialist on visits, transporting family members, and assisting with home studies and interviews.

The postings emphasize educational requirements, transcripts, and documentation submission, with flexible work arrangements based on operational needs within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 15 credits in human services areas such as social work, sociology, psychology, education, criminal justice, family development, or related fields.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required for Services Specialist Assistant 8.
• One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 for Services Specialist Assistant 9.
• Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9 for Services Specialist Assistant E10.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations made during visits and propose recommendations as needed.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings as needed.
• Participate in pre-placement conferences with Services Specialist.
• Assist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist in the home study.
• Supervise visits and report incidents or observations to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college in human services or related field

Job description

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking candidates for Services Specialist Assistant roles to support case planning and permanency initiatives across Montcalm and Ionia counties. Responsibilities include accompanying the Services Specialist on visits, transporting family members, and assisting with home studies and interviews.

The postings emphasize educational requirements, transcripts, and documentation submission, with flexible work arrangements based on operational needs within Michigan.