Hybrid/Remote Child Welfare Support Specialist

State of Michigan; Monroe (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Services Specialist Assistant to support child welfare services, including case planning, foster care, licensing, and adoption. The role involves travel to Lenawee and Monroe counties and may include remote or hybrid scheduling.

Qualifications include two years of college in human services and relevant experience; candidates must attach transcripts, a resume, and a cover letter during the application process.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in human services areas.
• One year of experience equivalent to a 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.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialists on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations made during visits and propose recommendations.
• 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 visits and report incidents to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college in human services fields

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking a Services Specialist Assistant to support child welfare services, including case planning, foster care, licensing, and adoption. The role involves travel to Lenawee and Monroe counties and may include remote or hybrid scheduling.

Qualifications include two years of college in human services and relevant experience; candidates must attach transcripts, a resume, and a cover letter during the application process.