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Services Specialist 9-12 - Adult Services - Kalamazoo County
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Central Office
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 independent living assistance, helping them achieve safety and self-sufficiency.
It's ideal for someone with a background in human services who enjoys direct client interaction and problem-solving in a supportive government environment.
The role spans entry to advanced levels, offering growth opportunities for those passionate about community welfare.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor's or master's degree in human services fields like social work, sociology, psychology, gerontology, or related areas, or bachelor's in any major with 30 semester credits in human services
- For Services Specialist 9: No specific experience required
- For Services Specialist 10: One year of professional casework experience with disadvantaged individuals equivalent to Services Specialist 9
- For Services Specialist 11: Two years of professional casework experience, including one year equivalent to Services Specialist 10
- For Services Specialist 12: Advanced level with lead or senior responsibilities, handling complex assignments
- Must attach cover letter, resume, and official transcripts to apply
- Open only to current MDHHS employees
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 letter
- Attach a resume
- Attach official transcripts
Requirements
EducationPossession of a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
Experience
Services Specialist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10
One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
Services Specialist P11
Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.
Services Specialist 12
This is the advanced level. The employee may function as a lead or senior worker. At this level, employees are responsible for overseeing the work assignments of other professionals or have regular assignments which have been recognized by Civil Service as having significantly greater complexity than those assigned at the experienced level.
Additional Information
This position is open to current MDHHS employees only.
The physical location of this position is Kalamazoo County MDHHS, 427 East Alcott Kalamazoo, MI 49001. 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 email mdhhs-bsc3-hr-staffing@michigan.gov.
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