Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 - Dickinson County

State of Michigan; Iron Mountain (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, MDHHS is seeking a Services Specialist Assistant at the Dickinson County MDHHS location in Iron Mountain, MI. The role supports case plan implementation and permanency planning for child welfare services, including foster care, licensing, and adoption.

Remote or hybrid work may be considered within Michigan; interview confirms location. Applicants must attach transcripts, an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter; a driving record may be required if the candidate holds an

Qualifications

• Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in human services areas.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Attach official transcripts, an up-to-date resume, and a cover letter.
• If you do not possess a State of Michigan Driver's license, provide an official two-year driving record from your current state.

Education

Two years college

Job description

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 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.

This position performs a variety of activities to support the implementation of case plan implementation and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who receive services in the areas of child welfare including child protective services, prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption.

Job Specification

Position Description

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.
• For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license but have a license from another state , please provide an official two year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.

Experience And Education

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.

Additional Requirements And Information

The physical location of this position is Dickinson County MDHHS- 1401 Carpenter Ave Suite A, Iron Mountain, MI 49801 . 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. Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.

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

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.