Departmental Specialist 13 - BCCHPS Juvenile Justice Partnership Specialist

Role Overview The state‑wide specialist for Juvenile Justice partnership and diversion focuses on children, youth, and families served in the public behavioral health system. Responsibilities Creating and recommending programming, policies and procedures that promote juvenile justice diversion in the public behavioral health system. Developing, analyzing and overseeing ongoing grant‑funded and other program operations, and making recommendations for modification of policies and procedures to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of services to the juvenile justice population. Representing the bureau as the recognized expert, including bureau representation on multiple advisory committees and subcommittees, providing recommendations, and engaging in subcommittee work projects. Developing and planning strategic initiatives and events to promote cross‑system education, collaboration and partnerships, inside and outside of the Department, that also include diverting children and youth with behavioral health needs from the juvenile justice system, and coordinating with and providing consultation and coordination with other juvenile justice initiatives within and outside the Department for children and youth with behavioral health needs. Qualifications Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major. Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Conditions of Employment 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. Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check is required. Location The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Remote or hybrid work may be considered within operational limits, but must be completed within Michigan. Candidates must confirm work location and schedule at interview. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Michigan