Impactful Child & Family Welfare Specialist

State-of-Michigan; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for children and families in Grand Traverse County. The role emphasizes collaboration across child welfare services, foster care, licensing, and adoption to promote family involvement and safety.

The position requires completion of two years of college in human services and offers opportunities to engage with youth and families, transport, and

Qualifications

• Two years of college with credits in human services areas as listed in the Education section.

Responsibilities

• Provide activities to support case plan implementation and permanency planning.
• Assist with child welfare services including child protective services, prevention, foster care, licensing and adoption.
• Participate in team meetings and pre-placement conferences as needed.
• Assist in interviewing and engaging relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Supervise visits and report observations to the Services Specialist.

Education

Two years of college in human services areas (social work, sociology, psychology, education, etc.)

Job description

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) seeks a Services Specialist Assistant to support case plan implementation and permanency planning for children and families in Grand Traverse County. The role emphasizes collaboration across child welfare services, foster care, licensing, and adoption to promote family involvement and safety.

The position requires completion of two years of college in human services and offers opportunities to engage with youth and families, transport, and