Transformative Child Welfare & Foster Care Specialist

State of Michigan; Jackson (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan is seeking a Services Specialist to apply child welfare practices to protect children from abuse and neglect. The role focuses on working with families and the legal system to achieve reunification or permanent living arrangements.

Located in Jackson County, the position is with the Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates must meet the extensive education requirements and provide official transcripts and supplemental documents as part of the application process.

Qualifications

• Minimum education as listed: bachelor’s or master’s degree in one of the human services areas or a bachelor’s with the specified credits in related fields.
• Experience levels correspond to Services Specialist 9–12 with progressive requirements described in the posting.
• Roles involve casework, child welfare, and interaction with families and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Utilize child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect.
• Collaborate with families and the legal system toward reunification or permanent living arrangements.
• Work at the Jackson County location with the Department of Health and Human Services.

Education

Social Work

Sociology

Psychology

Criminal Justice

Forensic Psychology

Education

Law Enforcement

Behavioral Science

Gerontology

Family Studies

Human Services

Family Ecology

Family /or Child Development

Education of the Gifted

Community Development

Education of the Emotionally Disturbed

Human Services-related Counseling major

Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Services

Community Services

Special Education

Counseling Psychology

Job description

The State of Michigan is seeking a Services Specialist to apply child welfare practices to protect children from abuse and neglect. The role focuses on working with families and the legal system to achieve reunification or permanent living arrangements.

Located in Jackson County, the position is with the Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates must meet the extensive education requirements and provide official transcripts and supplemental documents as part of the application process.