Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 Family Team Support - Wayne County; South

Job Title

This position will perform a variety of activities to include the following:

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 in the home study.

Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative's visitations. Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents/observations to the Services Specialist.

What does a Services Specialist do? The Services Specialist utilizes 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

Questions related to this posting can be directed to:
Wendy Gomez at GomezW

This position will be part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group which includes caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists. The FTS team will work collaboratively to support the needs of children and families.

Position Location:

The physical location of this position is Wayne County - CFS South Central: 1801 East Canfield, Detroit, MI 48207. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.