Family Independence Specialist 9- P11 - Pathways to Potential (P2P) - Allegan County
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Family Independence Specialist 9- P11 - Pathways to Potential (P2P) - Allegan County
Salary
$1,877.60 - $2,590.40 Biweekly
Location
Allegan, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
Job Number
4308-23-ALLEGAN-023-FILL
Closing
3/21/2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
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Questions
Job Description
This position is being reposted. If you applied previously, there is no need to apply again.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.
Working within local schools, this position develops, implements, and monitors service plans for students and families, designed to promote independence and self-sufficiency. Position is responsible to work directly with clients to assess their skills and strengths, provide follow-up monitoring and support in the self-sufficiency activities, providing a positive, caring and supportive atmosphere to empower the client. This position determines eligibility for financial assistance, food assistance, medical benefits and makes referrals to community resources. This position is responsible for assisting students, families and schools with referrals for services. This position also refers identified clients to Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) for pre-vocational and disability assessments, when warranted. This position is responsible to monitor client's activities to ensure that federal participation rates are met. Responsibilities include monitoring client's life events to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to their case and employment participation requirements as needed. These services are provided to Michigan families in need of temporary assistance.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Allegan FIS P2P PD.pdf)
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
Relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
Attach a cover letter.
Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.
Please attach separate Word Doc response to the following question:
What is it about this position that appeals to you, and how can you make a different in this department?
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
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, interdisciplinary studies in social science, 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 in a human services-related counseling major.
Experience
Family Independence Specialist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Family Independence Specialist 10
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 9 or Services Specialist 9.
Family Independence Specialist P11
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 10 or Services Specialist 10.
Alternate Education and Experience
One year of experience classified as a Departmental Analyst functioning as a Project Zero Coordinator and a bachelor's degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement.
Five years of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, and/or a Job Start Worker may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four and half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and one year of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
Three years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and two years of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
One and a half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and three years of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
One year of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or a Job Start Worker and a bachelor's degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
TThe office location for this position will beALLEGAN County. 3255 122nd Avenue, Suite 300, Allegan MI 49010. PATHWAYS TO POTENTIAL POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE SCHOOLS A MINIMUM OF 4 UP TO 5 DAYS PER WEEK. This position has the ability to work hybrid(combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approvedto work hybridmust complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
The Department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.
Questions related to this position may be directed to Tammie Strzyzykowski [email protected].
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
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