Youth Specialist -E9 MCTI - Dorm

At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise, and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities.

Supervision of approximately 350 students with disabilities in a residential living environment. Responsible for health, safety, and well‑being of these students. Handling of emergencies, transportation, crisis intervention, mediation and assisting students.

Shift information:

• First Position – Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, including holidays. Additional weekend and 2nd or 3rd shift work may be required.
• Second Position – Sunday 4:00 pm to 12:00 am and Tuesday through Thursday 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm, including holidays. Weekend shift work may also be required.

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester credits in one or a combination of the following: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, family and/or child development, counseling and guidance, criminal justice, community services, family studies, counseling psychology, human services, education, early childhood education, secondary education, or special education.

• Youth Specialist 7 – No specific type or amount is required.
• Youth Specialist 8 – One year of experience equivalent to a Youth Specialist 7.
• Youth Specialist E9 – Two years of experience equivalent to a Youth Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Youth Specialist 8.
• Four years of experience in the care or supervision of youths in a residential group setting, providing case‑management services for at‑risk youth, may be substituted for the education requirement.
• Three years of Youth Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Youth Aide E8, may also be substituted for the education requirement.
• Bachelor’s degree in any major with a minimum of 8 semester credits in one or a combination of the fields listed above may substitute for the education requirement.

Any individual with a felony conviction or a pending felony charge is ineligible for consideration for employment.

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required.

Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and official college transcript(s) to your application. Official transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed, and the registrar’s signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable if it contains these elements.

Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. Failure to provide this evaluation may result in screening out of the process.

All new state employees are required to submit and pass a pre‑employment drug test before appointment. Certain positions may also require state criminal, fingerprint‑based and driving record background checks. Offer of employment is conditional upon the results of the background checks and drug test.

All newly hired state employees are required to submit a pre‑employment drug test and meet additional background requirements as described. The Department participates in E‑Verify and will submit the required I‑9 information to the federal government.

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading or attaching documents, contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855‑524‑5627.

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