MDHHS - Services Specialist 9 - P12 - Wayne County - Currently Interviewing

Services Specialist

This posting is for immediate openings, all qualifying candidates that pass initial background screening will be given the opportunity to interview. Thanks for considering a career with MDHHS. This exciting initiative offers you the opportunity to be considered for positions in Wayne County and to be hired among a cohort of your peers. In this position you will utilize child welfare 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 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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State employment also 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. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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
• Great Lakes and Great Times

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 90 days of your application? (If not, please reapply when you are within 90 days of completing your degree)

03 I certify that I have not done or received any of the following within the past 2 years: - Dismissal from position - Resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal - Suspension without pay - Received a written reprimand - Received an unsatisfactory rating - Signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS

04 I understand that I will be drug tested, criminal history and Central Registry checks will be conducted, and my driving record will be reviewed.

05 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.) If you attended college out of state and did not formally change your ID or mailing address, you may not need to complete an out of state central registry. These cases will be reviewed individually.

06 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect, as a perpetrator reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

07 Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?

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

09 Have you been convicted of:

• Felony
• Misdemeanor
• Neither

10 I understand I need to have a valid driver's license in order to perform the position duties.

11 If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the state issued by, license number, expiration date. If no, type N/ A. (If you have a driver's license issued outside the State of Michigan, you must attach a 2yr driving history to your application).

12 I understand this position may require home internet service.

13 Please explain how your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value.

14 What does it mean to you to make a meaningful impact in a diverse community?

15 Please rank your preferred location from 1-3, with 1 being your first preference. Please note that preference may not be possible but will be taken into consideration.

CFS Western Wayne (WW) 27540 Michigan Ave, Inkster, Ml 48141

CFS North Central (NC) 8625 Greenfield Rd, Detroit, Ml 48228

CFS South Central (SC) 1801 E. Canfield, Detroit, Ml 48207

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

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