CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 - Isabella County
Job DescriptionThe MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.
We arecommitted to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
For more information, please visit ourMDHHS 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? 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 doNOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license are required to attachto their application, an official two year driving record from the state in which they currently hold a valid license.
Failure tocomplete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.
Click here to view thePosition Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description & here to review the Job Specification Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession 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.
ORPossession 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.
ExperienceServices Specialist 9No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
Services Specialist P11Two 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.
Services Specialist 12Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.
Additional Requirements and InformationWhen you apply, your application is valid for 6 months.
After 6 months, you MUST reapply for continued consideration Recommended Skills Behavioural Science Child Development Community Development Education Forensic Psychology Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We arecommitted to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
For more information, please visit ourMDHHS 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? 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 doNOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license are required to attachto their application, an official two year driving record from the state in which they currently hold a valid license.
Failure tocomplete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.
Click here to view thePosition Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description & here to review the Job Specification Required Education and ExperienceEducationPossession 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.
ORPossession 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.
ExperienceServices Specialist 9No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
Services Specialist P11Two 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.
Services Specialist 12Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.
Additional Requirements and InformationWhen you apply, your application is valid for 6 months.
After 6 months, you MUST reapply for continued consideration Recommended Skills Behavioural Science Child Development Community Development Education Forensic Psychology Law Enforcement Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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