Gladwin/Midland County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks a Services Specialist who will apply child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect and partner with families and the legal system toward reunification or permanent living arrangements. The position supports work in both Gladwin and Midland county offices.

Midland: 1509 Washington, Midland, MI 48640. Gladwin: 675 East Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624. Review the Position Description and Job Specification for details.

Responsibilities

• Apply child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect and coordinate with families and the legal system toward reunification or permanent living arrangements.

Job description

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.

This posting will be used to fill positions in both the Gladwin and Midland county offices.

Midland: 1509 Washington, Midland, MI 48640.

Gladwin: 675 East Cedar Avenue, Gladwin, MI 48624.

Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description

Review the job specification at: Job Specification

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.