Social Work Assistant

Overview

The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

• Liaison for the Social Work Department between inmates and administration.
• Assist inmates with assigning a durable power of attorney and following up on this paperwork.
• Discuss concerns with inmates and their families to ensure desired outcomes.
• Attend care planning meetings and coordinate transfers of inmates from Duane Waters Heath (DWH) to other institutions as a backup transfer coordinator.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Social Workers.
• Work 100% of the time in the secure area of DWH, with occasional work at the C‑Unit.
• Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• One year of administrative support experience.
• Two years of administrative support experience, including one year equivalent to an intermediate level. Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration. Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. All employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest. Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) will be completed by new hires, either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in‑person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification, along with additional online training.