Administrative Assistant Grade III (& TO ESTABLISH A LIST)
City of Detroit
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Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Job Description
Summary
This job supports social workers in helping families and children facing challenges like abuse, neglect, or economic hardship by assisting with case plans, foster care arrangements, and adoption processes to ensure kids find safe, permanent homes.
It's ideal for someone with a background in human services who is organized, empathetic, and comfortable working with vulnerable populations in a community setting.
The role involves fieldwork in two Michigan counties and offers some flexibility for hybrid work.
Key Requirements
- Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 15 semester credits in human services fields like social work, psychology, sociology, or related areas
- For level 8: No prior experience required
- For level 9: One year of experience equivalent to Services Specialist Assistant 8
- For level E10: Two years equivalent to level 8 or one year equivalent to level 9
- Valid driver's license (or equivalent from another state with driving record)
- Ability to work in Gladwin and Midland Counties, with at least 3 days per week in the local office
- Submission of official transcripts, resume, and cover letter with 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 performs a variety of activities to support the implementation of case plan implementation and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who receive services in the areas of child welfare including child protective services, prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption.
Job Specification
Position Description
To be considered, you MUST:
Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal.
We do accept electronic official transcripts.Attach an up to date resume.Attach a cover letter.For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license but have a license from another state, please provide an official two year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.
Requirements EducationCompletion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, 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, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.ExperienceServices Specialist Assistant 8No specific type or amount is required.Services Specialist Assistant 9One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.Services Specialist Assistant E10Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.
Additional Information The physical location of this position is Gladwin County and will also work with Midland County. The person hired is expected to provide support to both counties.
Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
The person hired will need to work at least 3 days from the local office.See instructions for attaching files here.#MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroesMDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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