Departmental Specialist - BCCHPS Juvenile Justice Partnership Specialist

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This position is being reposted to obtain additional applicants. If you have previously applied, your application will be considered.

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.

This position serves as the statewide specialist for Juvenile Justice partnership and diversion, with specific focus on children, youth and families served in the public behavioral health system. This individual is responsible for:

• Creating and recommending programming, policies and procedures that promote juvenile justice diversion in the public behavioral health system
• Developing, analyzing and overseeing ongoing grant-funded and other program operations, and making recommendations for modification of policies and procedures to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of services to the juvenile justice population
• Representing the bureau as the recognized expert, including bureau representation on multiple advisory committees and subcommittees, providing recommendations, and engaging in subcommittee work projects
• Developing and planning strategic initiatives and events to promote cross system education, collaboration and partnerships, inside and outside of the Department, that also include diverting children and youth with behavioral health needs from the juvenile justice system. Coordinates with and provides consultation and coordination with other juvenile justice initiatives within and outside the Department for children and youth with behavioral health needs.

To be considered for this position you must:

• Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts:
  Official Transcripts (michigan.gov)

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
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Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.

Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. Position Location/Remote Office:
The physical location of this position is 333 S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: a secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. The Department of…