Services Specialist 9-12 - Hastings, United States - Assistance Payments Worker 8 - 11 - Saginaw County

Description

Salary
$49, $81,931.20 Annually
Location
Hastings, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
BARRY-HIRE
Department
Health and Human Services Counties
Opening Date
04/17/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
The Barry Department of Health and Human Services is looking for dedicated people who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of Michigan's most vulnerable children and families. Our Child Welfare Programs needs your help to better protect children and engage parents and families to make positive, permanent changes in their circumstances and lives. We are looking for individuals ready to serve Barry county If you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply.

Why join the Child Welfare team with Barry County DHHS?
Working for the Barry Department of Health and Human Services is rewarding and challenging.
We provide flexibility in work schedules.
We are committed to hiring a diverse workforce to work with clients from all walks of life.
We encourage idea sharing/formation through local committees to support continued growth throughout our Allegan and Barry team
You will have access to training, resources, and experienced staff to help you meet your professional goals
You will have access to promotional opportunities throughout the State of Michigan after getting relevant experience on our team.


We bring HOPE to Barry County

To be considered, you MUST

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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.

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Attach an up to date resume
Please review the "Is This Job For Me?" video USING THE BELOW SITUATION,
IN A SEPARATE WORD DOCUMENT TITLED WRITTEN EXERCISE, ANSWER
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN NARRATIVE FORM (minimum of 4 sentences):

• What are the safety concerns in the home and how serious is the situation?

How would you engage the mother in dialogue to get her to recognize these safety concerns herself? What active steps would you take, prior to leaving the home, to ensure the safety of these two vulnerable children?
Required Education and Experience

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Education
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 servicesrelated counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.
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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 servicesrelated counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.

Experience

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Services Specialist 9_
No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10_
One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist Services Specialist P11_

Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.

Services Specialist 12

Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.

Additional Requirements and Information

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As a Condition of Employment this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.


Who are we looking for?
Are you motivated to help end the cycle of abuse and neglect for families in the community?

Are you excited to be part of a team with the shared value of building up families in our community?

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Are you willing to grow from experiences that weren't as successful as you wanted them to be?

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Do you enjoy adapting to a changing environment?

Does organizing your own schedule and managing your own time interest you?

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** Do you seek con