Alpena/Montmorency County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12
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Job overview
State of Michigan is hiring an Alpena/Montmorency County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12. The Services Specialist utilizes child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect, collaborating with families and the legal system to achieve reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situations.
Key focus areas include Utilize child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect, Work closely with families toward reunification, independent living, or permanent placement, and Collaborate with the legal system to support child welfare outcomes.
Important skills include Child Welfare Practice, Protect Children From Abuse And Neglect, Work With Families, and Work With Legal System.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Full job description
The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.
Position Location: The Alpena office is located in Alpena, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 711 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707. The Montmorency office is located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, County Fairgrounds Building, 13110 M-33 North, Atlanta, MI 49709. These positions have the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description Review the job specification at: Job Specification
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