Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 (Family Team Support) - Limited Term - Kalamazoo County - Kalamazoo, MI
1 day ago
Job description
JOB
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 SpecificationPosition 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.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position will be part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group which includes caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists. The FTS team will work collaboratively to support the needs of children and families.The physical location of this position is Kalamazoo County MDHHS, 427 E. Alcott St, Kalamazoo MI, 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 position is being filled as limited term. Limited term positions have the possibility to become permanent, but it is not guaranteed.For further information regarding this posting, please contact MDHHS-BSC3-HR- Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.What is it about this position that would make me want to apply? This position will perform a variety of activities to include the following: Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.Participate in pre-placement conferences with Services specialistAssist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.Assist the Services Specialist in the home study.Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative's visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents/observations to the Services Specialist.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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