Services Program Manager 14 - Western Wayne County

Job Overview The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. The Department is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and an environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Responsibilities Provide direct management of children's service staff who investigate allegations of child abuse and/or neglect and who supervise children in foster‑care placement. Assign new CPS and foster‑care cases and review existing cases to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, and federal laws. Monitor compliance with time and attendance expectations and apply progressive discipline guidelines when required. Provide training to staff on children's services and implement new CPS and foster‑care programs and policies. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a human‑services related field (e.g., social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, etc.) or a bachelor’s degree with at least 30 semester credits in the listed fields. Experience: Three years of professional experience equivalent to a Services Specialist or Family Independence Specialist, including one year at the P11 level; or Two years as a Family Independence Manager 12; or One year as a Services Program Manager 13, General Services Program Manager 13, or Family Independence Manager 13. At least three years of child‑welfare experience equivalent to a Services Specialist. Additional training in child‑welfare program management, policy analysis, or quality assurance may be considered part of equivalent experience. Application Requirements Submit an online application through NEOGOV; hard copies are not accepted. Provide a current resume detailing relevant experience, dates of employment (month, year, hours per week), and supporting documentation. Attach a cover letter. Submit official transcripts (scanned copies are acceptable; unofficial copies are not). Work Location 27540 Michigan Ave, Inkster, MI 48141. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis, with applicants required to work within Michigan if approved. Additional Requirements A candidate who will oversee protective, foster‑care, or adoption services must complete a supervisory training program of at least 40 class hours and pass a competency‑based performance evaluation within three months of assuming the position. The department reserves the right to close the posting early once the applicant pool is sufficient. Contact Questions may be directed to Kelsey Averhart at View email address on click.appcast.io . Accommodations Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for application or selection must contact the ADA coordinator for the agency. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Michigan