Services Specialist Assistant -E10 - FTS
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan, 48900, USA
Listed on 2026-07-30
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Social Work
Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support
Overview
MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self‑sufficient. This role supports case plan implementation and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in child welfare.
Responsibilities- Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
- Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
- Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.
- Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.
- Participate in pre‑placement conferences with Services Specialist.
- Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
- Assist the Services Specialist with the home study.
- Supervise parent‑youth, sibling, relative, and/or potential adoptive relative visits, observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents or observations.
Required
Education:
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in a human services area such as social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field.
Experience:
No specific type or amount required.
One year experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.
Two years experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.
- Attach official transcripts signed by registrar or containing the university seal.
- Attach an up‑to‑date resume.
- Attach a cover letter.
- If you do not hold a Michigan driver’s license, provide a two‑year driving record from your current state license.
Chippewa, Luce & Mackinac Counties. Remote work and hybrid schedules may be considered within Michigan limits. Candidates must confirm work location and schedule during the interview.
AccommodationsReasonable accommodations are available. Contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position.
ContactFor questions regarding this posting, please contact Mikkie Morley at MorleyM
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Eligible employees receive health, dental, vision, and mental health insurance; life insurance up to 200,000; long‑term disability; 401(k) and 457 retirement plans; paid sick, personal, and holiday leave; paid parental leave of 12 weeks; tuition, student loan forgiveness, and professional development reimbursement opportunities.
Equal Opportunity EmployerMDHHS is an equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified applicants from all backgrounds. Veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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