The State of Michigan is hiring a Services Specialist Assistant (8-E10) to perform a variety of activities supporting case plan implementation and permanency planning for individuals receiving child welfare services. You will be part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group, collaborating with caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists.
What You'll Do
- Accompany Services Specialists 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.
- Participate in Team Decision Meetings and pre-placement conferences as needed.
- Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
- Assist the Services Specialist in conducting home studies.
- Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative, and potential adoptive relative visitations, observing interactions, interceding when required, and reporting incidents.
What We're Looking For
- Completion 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 specified human services areas.
- For Services Specialist Assistant 8: No specific type or amount of experience required.
- For Services Specialist Assistant 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.
- For Services Specialist Assistant E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.
Team & Environment
This role is part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group, which includes caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists.
Work Mode
This position offers a hybrid work arrangement and is based in Coldwater, MI.
The State of Michigan, through MDHHS, is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
