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Departmental Analyst 12 BSC 5 Regional Placement & Support Unit

State Of Michigan


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 43
Posted: 29 September 2026 (6 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 our MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion Plan.

This position is the recognized resource for the recruitment support and development of foster homes in BSC5 in Genesee County. This position is responsible for the development oversight and monitoring of the counties Adoptive and Foster Parent Recruitment and Retention (AFPRR) plans compiling and analyzing county data on foster parent recruitment and retention efforts outcomes and trends collaborating with MDHHS county offices private agencies and the Regional Resource Team within Genesee County to enhance recruitment support and development of foster parents development of Transitional Placement Program (TPP) homes developing implementing and locating training resources for foster parents and relative caregivers and processing requests for Family Incentive Grant funds for Genesee County. This position focuses on meeting the recruitment and retention goals of having an adequate number and sufficient array of foster homes to meet the foster care population in Genesee County.

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.
  • ensure relevant experience and/or education referred to in supplemental questions is 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 registrars signature.
  • attach the following:
    • Please create and attach a 3-5 slide PowerPoint it describe your experience with licensing programs present 2-3 effective recruitment ideas and/or retention strategies provide supporting evidence for the proposed strategies and include one chart illustrating the effectiveness or potential impact of the strategies.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here:
Instructions

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelors degree in any major.


Experience
Three years of professional experience including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.



Additional Requirements and Information

This posting is being used to fill at least one current vacancy andthe resulting pool of candidates from this process may be used for any additional BSC 5 RPS DA 12 vacancies for the next few months should any new fillable vacancies occur.

The physical location of this position is Cadillac Place 3040 W. Grand Blvd Detroit MI 48202. 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.

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.

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 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.

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 Wendy Gomez at


MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer

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:

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