Social Work Specialist 12 - CSA Michigan Children's Institute (MCI)

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government agency is seeking a Senior Analyst for the Michigan Children’s Institute. This remote position involves reviewing adoption consent requests and providing support to local offices. Candidates must have a Master's in Social Work and relevant experience. The role includes interpreting laws and policies while ensuring a stable environment for children in foster care. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Three years of professional social work experience.
• Experience equivalent to a Social Work Specialist or Services Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Review complex adoption consent requests.
• Provide technical support to local DHHS offices.

Skills

Social Work

Technical Support

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.


This position serves as a senior analyst in the Michigan Children’s Institute (MCI) office responsible for reviewing the most complex adoption consent requests involving 2 or more competing parties, and making recommendations regarding granting consent for MCI wards’ adoptions. The MCI provides statewide foster care and adoption services to children in foster care following termination of parental rights and commitment to DHHS. Services are provided by 83 county offices and approximately 56 contracted private agencies. This position is responsible for a wide range of social work assignments related to reviewing, monitoring and supporting this service delivery system. Responsibilities include development and interpretation of existing and proposed laws, policies and procedures for MCI wards, providing technical support and consultation to local DHHS offices and private child placing agencies, responding to inquiries about permanency planning decisions for MCI wards including consultation with attorneys representing MCI wards.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Education

Possession of a master's degree with a major in social work.

Experience

Three years of professional experience providing social work services equivalent to a Social Work Specialist or Services Specialist M (master's level), including one year equivalent to a Social Work Specialist P11 or Services Specialist P11M (master's level); or, one year equivalent to a Child Welfare Consultant P11.

The physical location of this position is Remote Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 235 S. Grand Ave Suite 514Lansing, MI 48909

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.

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 you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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.

As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email Ellicia Jackson at [e-mail]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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