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Departmental Analyst 12 - Senior Community Transition Support Analyst - BCCHPS

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$29.92 - $43.73

per hour

Type

Closes

March 3, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading efforts to help children under 15 move smoothly from state hospitals or residential treatment programs back to community living, ensuring they have the right support services in place.

The role requires coordinating with various child welfare systems to handle complex discharge plans and promote timely transitions.

It's a great fit for someone with experience in social services, child health, or policy analysis who is passionate about supporting vulnerable youth and families.

Key Requirements

  • Experience in discharge planning or transitional care for children in institutional settings
  • Knowledge of child-serving systems such as health, human services, and community supports
  • Strong analytical skills for reviewing complex cases involving youth under 15
  • Ability to collaborate with multiple agencies to ensure timely community transitions
  • Relevant education or experience in social work, public health, or related fields
  • Proficiency in policy analysis and program support within government or non-profit sectors

Full 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 functions as a Senior Community Transition Support Team Analyst within the Bureau of Children’s Health, Policy, and Supports, Transitional Care Program section. This position serves as an expert and provides comprehensive review and specialized analysis involving complex discharge planning for children ages 15 and under. This position works with multiple child serving systems to ensure that youth who reside in state hospitals or residential treatment programs are transitioned to community settings timely when ready for discharge, with the needed community based services and supports in place.

Position Description
Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

  • apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
  • relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts.

    Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

    Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts: Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)

    Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

    Requirements

    Education
    Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.

    Preferred: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral health sciences field.

    Experience
    Departmental Analyst 12 - Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

    Preferred:

    • Minimum of three years of experience working with children, youth, and families.
    • Minimum of two years of professional experience working with or within child welfare and/or other child serving systems.

    Qualifications

    Departmental Analyst 9 - 12 - Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

    Additional Information

    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.

    If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

    Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

    Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933/Hybrid. 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.

    The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

    Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
    • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
    • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
    • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

    The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

    For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/18/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/19/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5239296