Departmental Specialist 13 - HS Intensive Community Transition Services (ICTS)
State of Michigan
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Branch/Hillsdale County - CPS & Foster Care - Services Specialist 9-12
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$25.89 - $42.60
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a child welfare specialist to protect children from abuse and neglect, collaborating with families and the legal system to help achieve safe, permanent homes like reunification or independent living.
It's based in Branch or Hillsdale County, Michigan, and suits compassionate individuals with experience in social services who enjoy helping families in crisis.
A good fit would be someone patient, organized, and committed to child safety.
Key Requirements
- Possess a bachelor's degree in a human services field such as social work, psychology, or sociology
- Demonstrate child welfare practice skills for assessing abuse and neglect cases
- Experience working with families, children, and the legal system toward permanency goals
- Ability to handle sensitive situations involving child protection and family reunification
- Strong communication and organizational skills for case management
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in a public service environment
- Willingness to work in Branch or Hillsdale County, Michigan
Full Job Description
The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.This position is located either in Branch County, 388 Keith Wilhelm Drive, Coldwater, Michigan 49014 or Hillsdale County, 40 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242.
Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description
Review the job specification at: Job Specification
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Additional Information
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.
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