Departmental Specialist 13 BCCHPS Juvenile Justice Partnership Specialist

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 statewide specialist for Juvenile Justice partnership and diversion with specific focus on children youth and families served in the public behavioral health system. This individual is responsible for (1) Creating and recommending programming policies and procedures that promote juvenile justice diversion in the public behavioral health system (2) Developing analyzing and overseeing ongoing grant-funded and other program operations and making recommendations for modification of policies and procedures to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of services to the juvenile justice population (3) Represents the bureau as the recognized expert including bureau representation on multiple advisory committees and subcommittees providing recommendations and engaging in subcommittee work projects (4) Develops and plans strategic initiatives and events to promote cross system education collaboration and partnerships inside and outside of the Department that also include diverting children and youth with behavioral health needs from the juvenile justice system. Coordinates with and provides consultation and coordination with other juvenile justice initiatives within and outside the Department for children and youth with behavioral health needs.

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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 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 registrars signature. Please review Civil Services guidelines regarding Official Transcripts:Official Transcripts ()

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major.

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.

• 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.

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.