Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Lansing is recruiting for the Services Specialist Assistant positions at levels 8/9/E10. The role supports social services operations, requiring a two-year college background in human services and eligibility for state employment.

Candidates must meet education requirements; for Assistant 9, one year of eligible experience; for Assistant E10, two years or one year at level 9. Remote or hybrid schedules may be considered 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 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.
• No specific type or amount is required for Services Specialist Assistant 8.
• One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 for Services Specialist Assistant 9.
• Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9 for Services Specialist Assistant E10.

Education

Two years of college with 15 semester credits in human services areas

Job description

The 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.

Job Specification Position Description

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 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.

Experience

Services Specialist Assistant 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Services Specialist Assistant 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.

Services Specialist Assistant E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.

The physical location of this position is 5303 S, Cedar Street, Lansing MI. 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.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Tanya Rewerts at [e-mail]

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