CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist - Grand Traverse​/Leelanau​/Kalkaska

Position: CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 - Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Kalkaska County
Location: Michigan

CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 - Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Kalkaska County

Salary

$53,851.20 - $88,608.00 Annually

Location

Traverse City, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Job Number

SS-GT/Leelanau/Kalkaska

Department

Health and Human Services - Counties

Opening Date

04/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)

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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.

The office locations for this position are located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 701 South Elmwood Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684 and 503 North Birch Street. Kalkaska, MI 49646.

This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office) but is also easily commutable from surrounding communities such as:
Buckley, Cedar, Fife Lake, Honor, Interlochen, Kingsley, Lake Ann, Manton and Mesick. The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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

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Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description

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Education and Experience

Alternate

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Additional Requirements and Information

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Accommodations

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 employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from  and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

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Insurance Benefits:
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