Hybrid Services Specialist Assistant — Child Welfare

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement programs

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS is recruiting for a Services Specialist Assistant to support case planning and permanency activities in child welfare, including licensing and adoption programs. The role participates in team decision meetings and assists in home studies and relative visits as needed.

Required education includes two years of college with related coursework; experience levels vary by banding, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work within Michigan.

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 such as social work, sociology, psychology, education, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations and propose recommendations from visits to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college with credits in human services areas

Job description

State of Michigan's MDHHS is recruiting for a Services Specialist Assistant to support case planning and permanency activities in child welfare, including licensing and adoption programs. The role participates in team decision meetings and assists in home studies and relative visits as needed.

Required education includes two years of college with related coursework; experience levels vary by banding, with opportunities for remote or hybrid work within Michigan.