CPS and Foster Care Vacancies - Services Specialist 9/10/P11 - Huron & Tuscola County
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CPS and Foster Care Vacancies - Services Specialist 9/10/P11 - Huron & Tuscola County
Salary
$1,788.00 - $2,648.80 Biweekly
Location
Caro, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
Job Number
SS - HURON & TUSCOLA
Closing
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
Questions
Job Description
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 whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.
To be considered, you MUST:
Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.
Attach an up to date resume .
Attach a cover letter.
Attach a written response to the "Is This Job For Me? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gtBuckURPk&feature=youtu.be) " video answering the following questions:
If selected for this position what do you believe your biggest challenge will be?
How do you see yourself overcoming this challenge?
-Candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license are required to attach to their application, an official two year driving record from the state in which they currently hold a valid license.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.
View the position description at: Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Services%20Specialist%209-11%20Composite%20PD.pdf)
View the job specification at: Job Specification (http://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/SS%20Preapproved%20Composite%20General%202019.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one 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, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.
OR
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, 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, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science. If yes, please attach ALL copies of your official college transcripts.
Experience
Services Specialist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10
One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
Services Specialist P11
Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.
Additional Requirements and Information
When you apply, your application is valid for 6 months. After 6 months, you MUST reapply for continued consideration.
The office location for this position is at Huron or Tuscola DHHS however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
As a Condition of Employment - this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete a paid nine week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Are you motivated to help end the cycle of abuse and neglect for families in the community?
Are you excited to be part of a team with the shared value of building up families in our community?
Are you willing to grow from experiences that weren't as successful as you wanted them to be?
Do you enjoy adapting to a changing environment?
Does organizing your own schedule and managing your own time interest you?
Do you seek constructive feedback from customers, peers, and leaders, reflecting and implementing accordingly?
If so, we are looking for YOU!
As a Foster Care Worker or Child Protective Services Worker, you will:
Become a professional valued in the community by local school systems, family court, mental health programs, and other community programs.
Create lasting change for children and families at-risk of abuse and neglect.
Learn how to assess safety of children and communicate your assessment with confidence in professional reports.
Recruiting efforts are to satisfy positions that may be available in either of the following counties.
Huron County MDHHS (https://www.co.huron.mi.us/about-us)
1911 Sand Beach Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Tuscola County MDHHS (https://www.tuscolacounty.org/)
1365 Cleaver Rd.
Caro, MI 48723
As a Condition of Employment - this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check. Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete a nine week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.
-If you have lived in any other State than Michigan in the last 5 years, this classification will require you to obtain clearance from that State prior to offer consideration.
To view instructions for attaching files to your application, please click HERE (http://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
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State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.
This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service