Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10

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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. 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. Position Requirements 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. Additional Requirements And Information The office location for this position is located in St. Clair County and Sanilac County, however; this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. 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. For further information regarding this posting please contact Susan Bowne View email address on click.appcast.io. Responsibilities 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 specialist. Assist 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Michigan