Services Specialist 9-12 (Foster Home Licensing) - Macomb County

State of Michigan; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking a Services Specialist to apply child welfare practices that protect children from abuse and neglect. The role collaborates with families and the legal system toward reunification or other permanent arrangements, with emphasis on foster home licensing.

Qualifications include a relevant bachelor's or master’s degree, or a bachelor’s with 30 credits in human services. Official transcripts, resume, cover letter, and responses to behavioral questions are required during

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in human services areas such as social work, sociology, psychology or related fields.
• Alternative: Bachelor’s degree with 30 credits in specified human services areas; transcripts required.
• Official transcripts and documentation must be attached.

Responsibilities

• Protect children from abuse and neglect through skilled casework.
• Collaborate with families and the legal system toward reunification or permanent living arrangements.
• Attend after-hours/weekend recruitment and retention events as required.
• Support Foster Home Licensing processes and compliance.

Skills

Casework

Flexibility with hours

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in human services fields

Bachelor’s with 30 credits in related human services areas

Job description

MDHHS 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.

To Be Considered, You MUST

• Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.
• Attach an up to date resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a written response to the " Is This Job For Me? " video answering the following questions:
  • If selected for this position what do you believe your biggest challenge will be?
  • How do you see yourself overcoming this challenge?

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.

Required Education And Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.

OR

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science. If yes, please attach ALL copies of your official college transcripts.

Experience

Services Specialist 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Services Specialist 10

One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.

Services Specialist P11

Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.

Services Specialist 12

Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.

Additional Requirements And Information

This is a Foster Home Licensing position.

This position requires flexibility with work hours as attending after hours/weekend recruitment and retention events is mandatory. Staff will adjust time accordingly.

The physical location of this position is 44777 N. Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48036. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

As a Condition of Employment – this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including a criminal records check.

Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete a nine week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.

For further information regarding this posting please contact Aretha Butler at [e-mail].

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.