Otsego​/Crawford​/Oscoda 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 other permanent living situation.

Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.

• Otsego County Office – 931 South Otsego Avenue, Gaylord, MI 49735
• Crawford County Office – 2450 S I-75 Business Loop, Grayling, MI 49738
• Oscoda County Office – 200 West Fifth Street, Mio, MI 48647

Alternate Education and Experience

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 MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills, including protecting the environment and public health, enforcing state laws, advocating for children and families, supporting the military and veterans, rebuilding infrastructure, and supporting other state agencies.

The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life‑insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). Long‑term disability insurance is also provided.

The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account and match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account.

Eligible full‑time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. An additional day each year is provided for community service or school functions.

Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption.

Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions may also qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Employees in the guard or reserves may qualify for supplemental pay benefits if military pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs.

Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans.

Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non‑degree programs.

Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options.