
Posting number: SS - Genesee
Department: Health and Human Services - Counties
Job classification: Services Specialist 9-P11
Posting type: Open
Categories: Professional, Human Services
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.
This position is located in Flint at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services at 125 E. Union Street, Flint, MI 48501.
Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description
Review the job specification at: Job Specification
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Visual Description: An infographic in mint green with black text displaying the MDHHS logo in the upper left which provides the minimum education and experience for applicants applying to this MDHHS job posting. Informational Text: The image is categorized into two main areas highlighting the minimum education and minimum experience. MINIMUM EDUCATION Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree in one of the following human services areas OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following: • Social Work • Sociology • Psychology • Criminal Justice • Forensic Psychology • Education • Law Enforcement • Behavioral Science • Gerontology • Family Studies • Human Services • Family Ecology • Family &/or Child Development • Education of the Gifted • Community Development • Education of the Emotionally Disturbed • Human Services-related Counseling major • Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Services • Community Services • Special Education • Counseling Psychology MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Services Specialist 9 No specific type or amount is required. Services Specialist 10One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9. Services Specialist P11Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10. Services Specialist 12Three years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.
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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
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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