Hybrid Remote Child Welfare Services Assistant

State of Michigan; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case planning and permanency efforts in child welfare services, including prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption. The role involves assisting on visits, home studies, and collaboration with a family teams group to support children and families.

The posting notes educational requirements (two years of college with relevant credits) and progression through Specialist Assistant levels.

Qualifications

• Two years of college with 15 credits in social work, sociology, psychology or related fields.
• No specific work experience required for Specialist Assistant 8; one year for Specialist Assistant 9; two years for Specialist Assistant E10.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations and propose recommendations after visits.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings as needed.
• Assist in pre-placement conferences with Services Specialist.
• Assist in interviewing and engaging relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist in home studies and supervise visits as required.

Education

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

Job description

State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case planning and permanency efforts in child welfare services, including prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption. The role involves assisting on visits, home studies, and collaboration with a family teams group to support children and families.

The posting notes educational requirements (two years of college with relevant credits) and progression through Specialist Assistant levels.