Services Specialist 9-12 - Adult Services - BSC3- Berrien/Van Buren Counties
Services Specialist 9-12 - Adult Services - BSC3- Berrien/Van Buren Counties
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$ 52291 - 77459
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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 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 ourMDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.
This position functions as a professional social worker providing services to vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities may involve one or more of the following programs administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Adult Protective Services Adult Community Placement and Independent Living Services.
To be considered for this position you must:- Attach a cover letter
- Attach a resume
- Attach official transcripts
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelors or masters degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work sociology psychology forensic psychology interdisciplinary studies in social science education community development law enforcement behavioral science gerontology special education education of the emotionally disturbed education of the gifted family ecology community services family studies family and/or child development counseling psychology criminal justice human services or in a human services-related counseling major.
OR
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work sociology psychology forensic psychology interdisciplinary studies in social science education community development law enforcement behavioral science gerontology special education education of the emotionally disturbed education of the gifted family ecology community services family studies family and/or child development counseling psychology criminal justice human services or in a human services-related counseling major.
Experience
Services Specialist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Services Specialist 10
One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
Services Specialist P11
Two 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 12
This is the advanced level. The employee may function as a lead or senior worker. At this level employees are responsible for overseeing the work assignments of other professionals or have regular assignments which have been recognized by Civil Service as having significantly greater complexity than those assigned at the experienced level.Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is Berrien County MDHHS- 401 Eighth St Benton Harbor MI 49022 and Van Buren County MDHHS- 57150 C.R. 681 Hartford MI 49057. Berrien County DHHS will be the home office however coverage is required for both counties. 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.
As a Condition of Employment this position requires a valid drivers license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.
Applications will be screened on information provided on the application itself. Please include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration but it will not be accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
During the online application process any additional documentation that is required must be attached from your master profile to the individual application.
For further information regarding this posting please email Lindsey Colon at .Please reference job number in the subject line.Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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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
