Adult Services Macro Level Internship
State of Michigan
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Services Specialist 9-12 (Adult Services) - Wayne County
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$25.89 - $38.36
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a social worker to support vulnerable adults through programs like protective services, community placements, and home help to help them live safely and independently.
A good fit would be someone with a passion for helping others, strong communication skills, and experience in social services or counseling.
The role is based in Detroit but may allow some remote or hybrid work.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related human services field (official transcripts required)
- Valid driver's license
- Successful completion of background investigation, including fingerprinting and criminal records check
- Attach cover letter, resume, and official transcripts with application
- Ability to work in Detroit, MI, with potential for remote or hybrid schedule
- Experience or knowledge in adult protective services, community placement, or independent living programs
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 professional social worker providing services to vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities may involve one or more of the following programs administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Adult Protective Services, Adult Community Placement, Home Help/Independent Living Services.To be considered for this position, you must:
- Attach a cover letter
- Attach a resume
- Attach official transcripts
Position Description: Adult Services Specialist
Requirements
Additional Information
The physical location of this position is 19340 Greenview Avenue, Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48219 . 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.
* As a Condition of Employment – this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.
• Applications will be screened on information provided on the application itself. Please include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration, but it will not be accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
• During the online application process any additional documentation that is required must be attached from your master profile to the individual application.
For further information regarding this posting please contact Traci Reneaud at reneaudt@michigan.gov
*This posting may be used to create a 6-month pool for future vacancies*
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