
Posting number: 3901-26-BCCHPS-022-FILL-DM14
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Job classification: Departmental Manager 14
Posting type: Open
Categories: Health Services, Management, Professional, Child Support, Miscellaneous, Human Services
This position is being posted as permanent full-time and will be filled as a limited term full-time appointment for up to two years that may be expired at any time. Based on work area operations/funding, the position may be converted to permanent status but there is no guarantee.
This individual is the unit supervisor in the Children’s Crisis Services and HCBS Site Review Unit. The unit supervisor is responsible for: 1) Providing supervision and oversight of staff and contractors within the Children’s Crisis Services and HCBS Site Review Unit; (2) Participating in and provide management support for site review meetings and related activities facilitated by unit staff and contractors and facilitate meetings as required. 3) Overseeing the collection and aggregation of crisis data and site review records. 4) Working with the Division Director on developing and implementing policies and best practices for the delivery of crisis services to children.
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:
Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Preferred: Possession of a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human services field.
Experience
Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
The following alternate education and experience must be gained in any of the following areas to qualify for the posting classification and level: Health Services Administration, the former Medical Services Administration, Policy, Planning & Operational Support Administration, Legislative Services Administration; the former Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities; the former Aging & Adult Services Agency, Financial Operations Administration; or the Director's Office)
A bachelor's degree in any major and at least two (2) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 11;
OR
A bachelor's degree in any major and at least one (1) year of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14;
OR
Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least four (4) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 11;
OR
Education level typically acquired through the completion of high school and at least three (3) years of experience as a Departmental Supervisor 12, 13, or 14
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position is 333 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933. 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.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
For information about this specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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