Family Services Support Specialist (Hybrid)

State of Michigan; Kalamazoo (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in Kalamazoo County seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for families involved with child welfare services.

This role includes visiting families, coordinating team decisions, assisting in home studies, and supporting adoption processes. Remote or hybrid options may be considered within Michigan; final schedule discussed at interview.

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, 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 incidents to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college with coursework in social services areas (see Education)

Job description

State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in Kalamazoo County seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for families involved with child welfare services.

This role includes visiting families, coordinating team decisions, assisting in home studies, and supporting adoption processes. Remote or hybrid options may be considered within Michigan; final schedule discussed at interview.