Departmental Specialist - Crime Victims Rights Program Specialist

Position Overview

This position serves as the statewide specialist for crime victim rights programs authorized under P.A. 196 of 1989. It also serves as the statewide specialist for tracking funds collected from courts under P.A. 196 of 1989, and as the statewide liaison for the Victim Information Notification Everyday (VINE) system. Responsibilities include conducting trainings on interfacing with the VINE system, processing new user applications, and supporting users.

The specialist also serves as the statewide resource person for VINE by attending trainings held by the product owner, receiving updates, and communicating those to state users, as well as facilitating coordination of VINE functionality among stakeholders.

Develop statewide program plans, provide policy recommendations, and conduct program assessments. This involves developing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and directing complex studies and analyses; providing technical assistance for local compliance with state law and guidelines; monitoring restricted revenue accounts, planning and implementing annual fund disbursements; coordinating meetings of state, local, public and private partners; and recommending strategies to improve services, legislative enhancements, and administrative efficiencies.

The office location is 235 S. Grand Avenue. Applicants may work hybrid (combination of remote and office) within Michigan. Remote or hybrid work requires completion of work within Michigan.

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years at an experienced (P11) level or one year at an advanced (12) level.

• Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in the selection process.

MDHHS is a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.