Social Work Specialist 12 - CSA Michigan Children's Institute (MCI)
Social Work Specialist 12 - CSA Michigan Children's Institute (MCI)
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Job Description
Job Description
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities services and programs that promote a healthy safe and stable environment for residents to be selfsufficient. 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 ourMDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.
This position serves as a senior analyst in the Michigan Childrens Institute (MCI) office responsible for reviewing the most complex adoption consent requests involving 2 or more competing parties and making recommendations regarding granting consent for MCI wards adoptions. The MCI provides statewide foster care and adoption services to children in foster care following termination of parental rights and commitment to DHHS. Services are provided by 83 county offices and approximately 56 contracted private agencies. This position is responsible for a wide range of social work assignments related to reviewing monitoring and supporting this service delivery system. Responsibilities include development and interpretation of existing and proposed laws policies and procedures for MCI wards providing technical support and consultation to local DHHS offices and private child placing agencies responding to inquiries about permanency planning decisions for MCI wards including consultation with attorneys representing MCI wards.
Position Description
Job Specification
To be considered for this position you must:- Apply for this position online viaNEOGOV; 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 the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employmentshould 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 webbased 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 registrars signature.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: InstructionsRequired Education and Experience
- EducationPossession of a masters degree with a major in social work.ExperienceThree years of professional experience providing social work services equivalent to a Social Work Specialist or Services Specialist M (masters level) including one year equivalent to a Social Work Specialist P11 or Services Specialist P11M (masters level); or one year equivalent to a Child Welfare Consultant P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
The physical location of this position is Remote Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 235 S. Grand Ave Suite 514Lansing MI 48909
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:
- A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
- A highspeed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
- Suitable lighting furniture and utilities.
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.
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.
As a Condition of Employment:this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
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.
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 Ellicia Jackson at . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
