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Youth Specialist -E9 - MYTC
Job in
Macomb, Macomb County, Michigan, 48042, USA
Listed on 2026-06-02
Listing for:
State of Michigan
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Psychology, Public Health -
Healthcare
Psychology, Public Health
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Employees in this class series act in loco parentis supervising life skills, training, and therapeutic activities for delinquent youth in Juvenile Justice (JJ) facilities. The Youth Specialist, under proper direction, initiates, implements and supervises therapeutic experiences for youth and performs supportive record-keeping functions. Employees need to respond to the physical and emotional behavior of the youths, at times requiring physical intervention.
Youth Specialist may be assigned to work on any day of the week on any shift. Employees are required to participate in training courses and to satisfactorily complete the course work.
To be considered for this position you must:
* Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
* 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.
* Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies or 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.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Position Description
Job Specification
Position(s) are located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Michigan Children's Services Agency, Juvenile Justice, Michigan Youth Treatment Center, 400 N. Rose St., Mt. Clemons, MI 48043
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