Job Description

Posting number: 4301-26-CSA-JJ-275-FILL

Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office

Job classification: State Division Administrator 17

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Health Services, Management, Professional, Child Support, Human Services

Summary

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.

This position serves as the director of Juvenile Justice Programs (JJP) within the Children’s Services Administration. JJP is responsible for the development and implementation of programs for the state's entire population of adjudicated delinquent wards as well as several thousand court wards and at-risk youth. This position directs the activities of professional and non-professional employees in a statewide operation with both centralized administration and local office staff. This position is responsible for oversight of state-run juvenile justice facilities; development, administration and monitoring of community services and programs for juveniles (e.g., re-entry, Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS), Regional Detention Support Services (RDSS), etc.; development and implementation of JJ-related training and conferences; analysis of legislative priorities; JJP program budget.

Position Description

Job Specification

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
• relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions must be documented in resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• attach a cover letter.
• if applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Examples of duties

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Experience

Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Supplemental information

The physical location of this position is Grand Tower Bldg. 235 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.

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As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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.

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:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

The Department of Health & 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 Robbie Harris at harrisr1@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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.

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