Youth Specialist 7-E9 MCTI - Leisure
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Youth Specialist 7-E9 MCTI - Leisure
Salary
$22.73 - $30.19 Hourly
Location
Plainwell, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
1801-26-ET-MRS-010
Department
LEO-Labor and Econ Opportunity
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
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Job Description
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. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.
This position is responsible for the planning and implementation of recreational programs for students in a residential vocational training facility; such as indoor and outdoor initiatives program; serves as facilitator/staff advisor for MCTI student government; responsible for oversight of student workers; and organize and implement activities on and off campus. This position works with Dormitory and Fire and Safety staff with responsibilities for safety, personal conduct, emergencies, crisis intervention and care of students in residential facility. This position supports the MCTI's mission of job attainment by providing a safe and secure environment for therapeutic recreational programming for students with disabilities in a 24-hour a day residential setting.
Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Youth%20Specialist%20LEISURE%20PD%202026.docx)
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Required Education and Experience
Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23term) 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.
Experience
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.
Alternate Education and Experience
Youth Specialist 7 - E9
Four years of experience in the care or supervision of youths in a residential group setting providing case management services in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, delinquency, or other advocacy-related services for at-risk youth may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Three years of Youth Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Youth Aide E8 may be substituted for the education requirement.
OR
Bachelor's degree in any major with a with a minimum of 8 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 may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
Any individual with a felony conviction, or who has a pending felony charge, is ineligible for consideration for employment.
An applicant (who was not currently employed in a Bureau of Juvenile Justice facility prior to November 1, 2000) who has been convicted of any misdemeanor shall not be eligible for employment until two years subsequent to the completion of any sentence imposed, including probation.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable,if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts,click here (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/OfficialTranscript_693831_7.pdf) .
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 (CHEA). Go toevaluators (https://www.naces.org/members) for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject toCivil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conductand will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates inE-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/employee-rights-and-responsibilities) and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the classification specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/Y/YouthSpecialist.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
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