Departmental Specialist 13 - Language Access Specialist - Office of CCEL

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 the sole MDHHS Language Access Specialist (LAS).

Position is housed within the Michigan Office of Transformation, Engagement, and Community Health (MI-TEaCH), Office of Culture, Community, Engagement, and Leadership (CCEL).

The LAS serves as the principal language access implementation advisor ensuring individuals who are Limited English Proficient (LEP) can participate fully in MDHHS programs and services, including the implementation of the department-wide language access plan.

This role is responsible for implementation of MDHHS language access efforts, including collaboration with Legal, Compliance & Data Governance Bureau, and others, in compliance with the Meaningful Language Access to State Services Act (2023 PA 241), Meaningful Language Access to State Services Policy 1660 & Procedure 1660.01, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable language access federal and state regulations.

As an internal consultant, this position provides guidance and support to partners and leaders on meaningful access and engagement with English as a Second Language (ESL) public inquiries. LAS creates programs, policy and data that increase awareness and compliance. Establishes, administers, evaluates, modifies, reports, promotes, and supports meaningful language access opportunities within MDHHS. The LAS is the point of contact for MDHHS language access liaisons (volunteers) for effective implementation, technical assistance, and guidance about language access needs and development. The role serves as the department-wide subject matter expert for internal training and resource development related to language access standards and compliance.

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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 items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Requirements

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

Preferred: Master’s degree in public health, sociology, social work, social science, psychology, community health, training and education, epidemiology, program evaluation or public health with experience in quantitative and qualitative data, or other related fields.

Experience

Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

Preferred:

Three years of professional experience in language access, community integration, human or social services, international studies, interpretation or translation, and/or personal lived experience including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.

A minimum of two years’ work analyzing data and other tools to evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of programs. Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel and PowerPoint, online survey tools (e.g., Survey Monkey) and technical writing; and experience with Publisher or other desktop publishing software.

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 Detroit/Lansing. 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.

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:
o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
o 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 & 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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