Vocational Specialist

Job OpportunityThe Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (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.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.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.Required Education and Experience: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.This position is being reposted. If you already applied to this position, you do not need to reapply.This position will be part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group which includes caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists. The FTS team will work collaboratively to support the needs of children and families.The physical location of this position is 44777 N. Gratiot Ave. Clinton Township, 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.For further information regarding this posting, please contact Aretha Butler at View email address on click.appcast.io. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.What is it about this position that would make me want to apply? This position will perform a variety of activities to include the following:Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.Participate in pre-placement conferences with Services specialistAssist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.Assist the Services Specialist in the home study.Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative's visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents/observations to the Services Specialist.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.State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need.