Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 - Limited Term - Berrien County
State of Michigan
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Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 - Limited Term - Wayne County (North Central)
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$24.03 - $33.09
per hour
Type
Closes
February 26, 2026
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.
It involves tasks such as gathering information, coordinating services, and ensuring kids find safe, permanent homes.
A good fit would be someone with a background in human services who is organized, empathetic, and comfortable working with vulnerable populations in a team setting.
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 specific 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 (Michigan or equivalent from another state with driving record)
- Ability to work at 8625 Greenfield Road, Detroit, MI, with possible hybrid or remote options within Michigan
- Submission of official transcripts, resume, and cover letter to be considered
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 8625 Greenfield Road Detroit, MI 48228.
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.
This posting will be utilized to create a pool for current and future vacancies at the CFS North Central District 8625 Greenfield Road Detroit, MI 48228POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED AS LIMITED TERM.
POSITIONS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME PERMANENT, BUT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE.Questions related to this position may be directed to Kelsey Averhart at averhartk@michigan.gov See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions.#MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroesMDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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