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Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Job Description
Summary
This entry-level role in Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services supports case plans and long-term stability for families and children facing social or economic challenges, focusing on areas like child protection, foster care, and adoption.
It involves a mix of administrative tasks and direct assistance to help people become more self-sufficient.
A good fit would be someone with some college education in human services fields, who is organized, empathetic, and eager to start a career helping vulnerable populations.
Key Requirements
- Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with at least 15 semester (23 term) credits in human services areas such as social work, sociology, psychology, or related fields
- For Services Specialist Assistant 8: No specific experience required
- For Services Specialist Assistant 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8
- For Services Specialist Assistant E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9
- Valid driver's license (State of Michigan preferred; out-of-state applicants must provide a two-year driving record)
- Ability to work in Midland County, Michigan, with potential for remote or hybrid schedules within the state
- 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 Midland County.
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.
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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