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Posted: February 19, 2026 (1 day ago)

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General Office Assistant 5-E7 - Macomb County - Child Welfare

State of Michigan

Health and Human Services - Counties

Fresh

Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$20.35 - $28.81

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves providing everyday office support in a child welfare office, such as greeting visitors, handling paperwork, scanning documents, and sorting mail, with possible duties managing local finances.

It's a good fit for someone organized and reliable who enjoys helping in a team setting focused on community services.

No advanced education is needed, just basic office experience depending on the level.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • No experience required for entry-level (General Office Assistant 5)
  • One year of administrative support experience for General Office Assistant 6
  • Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at intermediate level, for E7
  • Ability to perform reception, application registration, document scanning, and mail distribution
  • Potential role as local office fiscal designee
  • Reliable access to high-speed internet (25 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload) for remote/hybrid work

Full Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

This position is responsible to perform a variety of administrative support assignments that may include reception, application registration, Bridges Scanning and Index system, and distribution of mail. May also serve as local office fiscal designee.

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 in submitting your electronic application.

Hard copy applications are not accepted.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.Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions Requirements EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.ExperienceGeneral Office Assistant 5No specific type or amount of experience is required.General Office Assistant 6One year of administrative support experience.General Office Assistant E7Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.

Additional Information Position Location: The current vacancy is at located at 44777 North Gratiot Av, Ste A, Clinton Township MI 48036.

Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.This posting may use the resulting candidate pool from this interview process for filling current and future permanent vacancies, limited-term vacancies, and temporary, WOC assignments occurring in the next six months.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.
  • 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.

    As a Condition of Employment: Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

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

    Questions related to this position may be directed to Aretha Butler at ButlerA2@michigan.gov.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 2/19/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/20/2026

    Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5237169