Program Manager - Social Work Department
State of Michigan
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Social Work Assistant
State of Michigan
Corrections - Jackson Central Region
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$20.35 - $28.81
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This role acts as a go-between for inmates and prison staff in a Michigan correctional health facility, helping with tasks like setting up legal powers of attorney, addressing concerns from inmates and their families, and joining meetings to plan care or coordinate transfers.
It involves mostly working in a secure prison environment with some administrative duties.
A good fit would be someone organized, empathetic, and comfortable in high-security settings, ideally with office experience and a commitment to supporting people in tough situations.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- No experience required for entry-level (General Office Assistant 5)
- One year of administrative support experience for General Office Assistant 6
- Two years of administrative support experience, including one year at intermediate level, for General Office Assistant E7
- Ability to work 100% in secure prison areas with occasional drug and alcohol testing
- Criminal history background check may be required
- Strong communication skills for interacting with inmates, families, and staff
Full Job Description
The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.
Liaison for the Social Work Department between inmates and administration. Assist inmates with assigning a durable power of attorney and following up on this paperwork, discuss concerns with inmates and their families to ensure desired outcomes. Attends care planning meetings and coordinates transfers of inmates from DWH to other institutions as a backup transfer coordinator. Other duties as assigned by the Social Workers. This position works 100% of the time in the secure area of Duane Waters Heath (DWH) occasional work at C-Unit. This is a test designated position, subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Requirements
EducationEducational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience
General Office Assistant 5
No specific type or amount of experience is required.
General Office Assistant 6
One year of administrative support experience.
General Office Assistant E7
Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to the intermediate level.
Additional Information
Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.View Position Description HERE.
View Job Specification HERE.
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All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date.
More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web- based transcripts will not be accepted) If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services.
All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)
New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.
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