Family Services Support Specialist

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plans and permanency planning for at-risk families in Jackson, Michigan. The role spans child welfare activities, including foster care, licensing, and adoption, with emphasis on collaboration and documentation.

The position requires two years of college with relevant credits and progression through Specialist Assistant levels. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester credits in human services areas.
• No specific type or amount of work experience is required for Services Specialist Assistant 8.
• Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9 for E10.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist to 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 Specialist.
• Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist the Services Specialist in the homestudy.
• Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative’s visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents or observations to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college with 60 semester or 90 term credits and 15 credits in human services areas

No specific type or amount of experience required for Services Specialist Assistant 8

Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year at Services Specialist Assistant 9 (E10)

Job description

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plans and permanency planning for at-risk families in Jackson, Michigan. The role spans child welfare activities, including foster care, licensing, and adoption, with emphasis on collaboration and documentation.

The position requires two years of college with relevant credits and progression through Specialist Assistant levels. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered within Michigan.