Native American Outreach Worker - Antrim/Charlevoix/Emmet

State-of-Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services seeks staff to serve Native American communities by identifying needs and delivering culturally sensitive programs to promote self-sufficiency. The role emphasizes preventing neglect, abuse, and exploitation of Native American children and families.

Selected candidates will work in a hybrid arrangement at the St Ignace, Michigan location, serving Antrim/Charlevoix/Emmet counties and collaborating with communities to strengthen families and

Qualifications

• Possess at least one (1) year of experience working with the Native American population in areas such as housing, employment, health services, Native American rights, or public assistance.

Skills

Native American experience

Job description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

Position identifies the needs of Native Americans, their families, communities, and undertakes activities to meet those needs through cultural sensitivity. These activities are designed to strengthen Native American families by breaking down the barriers that inhibit economic and social self-sufficiency. A primary goal being the prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of Native American children and families.

Position Description Job Specification

Selective Position Requirement

Possess at least one (1) year of experience working with the Native American population in areas such as housing, employment, health services, Native American rights, or public assistance.

The office location for this position is 199 Ferry Lane. St Ignace, MI 49781 and the counties served are Antrim/Charlevoix/Emmet. This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Departments reserve the right to remove postings prior to the closing date based on the number of applications received.

For more information regarding this vacancy you may contact Ellicia Jackson at [e-mail].

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

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