Services Specialist 9 - 12 - North Central - Wayne County

Services Specialist 9-12 - North Central - Wayne County

Salary: $53,851.20 - $88,608.00 Annually

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Job Number: 4320-26-Wayne-NC-SS-Pool

Department: Health and Human Services - Counties

Job Description:

The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation. The physical location of this position is: North Central, 8625 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, MI 48228. Zip codes serviced within this location include: 48127, 48128, 48135, 48150, 48152, 48154, 48167, 48168, 48170, 48185, 48187, 48203, 48219, 48221, 48223, 48227, 48235, 48238, 48239, 48240.

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.

Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description.

Review the job specification at: Job Specification.

Required Education and Experience:

Alternate Education and Experience

Additional Requirements and Information:

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.

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The State of Michigan offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Programs

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Military Pay Differential

Tax-Advantaged Programs

Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reduction

Professional Development

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules

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Updated: 2/28/24

01 SOCSSPL - Do you possess one of the following? Possession 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, 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. 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, 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. If yes, please attach ALL copies of your official college transcripts.

02 If you do not have a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in any of the above, will you have your degree completed within 30 days of your application? (If not, please reapply when you are within 30 days of completing your degree) + Yes + No

03 Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Services Specialist 9-12 interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? + Yes + No

04 Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.

05 Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions such as a reduction in force need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

06 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect, as a perpetrator reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry? + Yes + No

07 Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect? + Yes + No

08 If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions.

09 Have you lived outside the State of Michigan in the previous 5 years? (Selected applicants who have lived outside the State of Michigan within the previous 5 years will need to provide a Central Registry record for the State(s) in which they resided in for the previous 5 years prior to being hired.) + Yes + No

10 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? + Yes + No

11 Have you ever been convicted of a felony? + Yes + No

12 Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor? + Yes + No

13 If you answered "yes" to the previous question, Please document all instances including date and disposition. If "no", please indicate N/A.

14 Do you possess a valid driver's license? (This is a requirement of this position) + Yes + No

15 If yes, please list the issuing State, License Number and Expiration Date. If you have a driver's license issued in any other State than Michigan, please attach a 2 year driving history from that State to your application.

16 Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in the Child Welfare Certificate Program from an endorsed Michigan School of Social Work? (Attach certificate if completed) + Yes + No

17 4308-Are you in or have you participated in a Michigan Title IV-E Fellowship program? + Yes + No

18 If yes, please select your university.

19 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No

20 Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No

Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Counties

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