Alpena/Montmorency County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Community Health
Job Description
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.
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.
Position Location:The Alpena office is located in Alpena, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 711 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707. The Montmorency office is located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, County Fairgrounds Building, 13110 M-33 North, Atlanta, MI 49709. These positions have the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
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