Services Specialist 9-12 - Adult Protective Services - Ogemaw
State of Michigan
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Services Specialist 9-12 (Adult Services) - Sanilac County
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$25.14 - $41.36
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 13, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves working as a social worker to support vulnerable adults through programs like protective services, community placements, and help for independent living, ensuring they have a safe and stable environment.
A good fit would be someone with a background in social work or human services who is compassionate, organized, and skilled at assessing needs and connecting people to resources.
The role offers a mix of office and remote work in Michigan, focusing on making a positive impact in the community.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field
- 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 hybrid (remote and in-office) within Michigan
- 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 and Independent Living Services.To be considered for this position, you must:
Attach a cover letterAttach a resumeAttach official transcriptsPosition Description: Adult Services Specialist Requirements Additional Information The office location for this position is 171 N Dawson St, Sandusky, MI 48471 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office).
Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid 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 Lauren Scroi at scroil@michigan.gov*This posting may be used to create a 6 month pool for future vacancies*Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!
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