Benzie​/Manistee County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist

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 another permanent living situation.

Benzie County, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office, Government Center, 448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617 OR
Manistee County, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 1672 US 31 South, Manistee, MI 49660.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or a related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or more of the above human services areas.
• Relevant work experience and/or position‑specific experience as required by the pay series.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to travel to families, courts, and other necessary locations.

• Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance for employees, spouses, and children.
• Life insurance equal to two times annual salary, up to $200,000.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) and 457 retirement plans with automatic and matched contributions.
• Paid vacation and sick leave ranging from 15 to 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year.
• Paid parental leave of 12 weeks following birth or adoption.
• 13 or 14 paid holidays annually, including major U.S. holidays.
• Bonus programs for longevity, recruitment, retention, and performance.
• Military pay differential for guard or reserve personnel.
• Tax‑advantaged accounts: FSA, HSA, and qualified transportation fringe benefit.
• Student loan forgiveness and tuition reduction options.
• Professional development reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
• Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options.