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Posted: January 23, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Domestic Services Aide Lead Worker

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$22.76 - $27.53

per hour

Closes

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Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team of aides in a hospital's nutritional services department, ensuring daily tasks are done properly to maintain high-quality food service for patients.

The role includes training staff on correct procedures and stepping in to perform hands-on work when needed, all during a 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM shift.

It's a good fit for someone with experience in food service or healthcare support who enjoys supervising others and promoting a respectful work environment.

Key Requirements

  • Experience as a Domestic Services Aide (DSA) at level 5 or E6 in nutritional services
  • Ability to perform lead worker duties, including assigning and overseeing daily tasks
  • Skills in providing instruction and training to ensure quality work standards
  • Capability to work in a DSA E6 capacity as needed
  • Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
  • Availability for 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM shift at Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital
  • Submission of resume, cover letter, and relevant transcripts via NEOGOV application

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 is for 10:00-6:30 shift in Nutritional Services

Employees perform lead worker duties within the Nutritional Service area. Responsible to see that the DSA 5 and E6 employees perform daily tasks as assigned to ensure quality of work is maintained. Provides instruction and training in the proper methods and processes necessary to carry out assignments of the DSA 5-E6. Works in a DSA -E6 capacity as needed and or assigned by supervisor.

Position Description
Jon 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 supplemental questions must be documented in 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.

    Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

    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.

    Requirements

    Education
    No specific amount of formal education is required.

    Experience
    Thirty months of experience equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide, including one year equivalent to a Domestic Services Aide E6 in a specific area of work such as food service, housekeeping, clothing or laundry.

    Additional Information

    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.

    Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

    Position Location: This position is located at the Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital located at 1312 Oakland Drive., Kalamazoo MI 49008.

    As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
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    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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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-4884115