Services Specialist Assistant -E10; Family Team Support - Limited Term - Jackson

Job Overview

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 where all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. Visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan for more information. MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran‑Friendly Employer.

To be considered, you MUST attach the following:

• Official transcripts showing you meet the educational requirements (signed by the registrar or with the university seal; electronic transcripts accepted).
• Up‑to‑date resume.
• Cover letter.
• For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver’s license but hold a license from another state, provide an official two‑year driving record from the state where you currently hold a valid license.

Education: Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or more 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, or an interdisciplinary study in social science.

Experience:

• Services Specialist Assistant 8: No specific type or amount is required.
• Services Specialist Assistant 9: One year of equivalent experience.
• Services Specialist Assistant E10: Two years of equivalent experience for Assistant 8, or one year for Assistant 9.

Physical location: 301

E. Louis Glick Hwy., Jackson, MI 49201.

Based on operational needs, remote work and alternate or hybrid schedules may be considered. Selected candidates approved for remote or hybrid schedules must complete work within Michigan. Confirm work location and schedule during the interview.

• 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 Specialist.
• Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist in home study processes.
• Supervise parent‑youth, sibling, relative, and/or potential adoptive relative visitations; observe interactions, intercede when required, and report incidents to the Services Specialist.

What does Limited Term in this position mean to me?
This position is being filled as Limited Term and there is a possibility it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.

Recruiting from this posting may be used to fill future vacancies for up to six months.

Questions related to this position may be directed to Traci Reneaud at Reneaud

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