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Kalamazoo County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan

Kalamazoo, MIFull-time$50–70K/yrPosted 3mo agoVerified open 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–70K/yr
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring a Kalamazoo County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12. The Services Specialist utilizes child welfare practice skills to protect children from abuse and neglect, working closely with families and the legal system toward reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situations.

Key focus areas include Utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect, Work closely with families and the legal system when abuse or neglect is indicated, and Aim for reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situations.

Preferred (not required): Child Welfare Practice, Protect Children From Abuse And Neglect, Work With Families, and Work With Legal System.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Child Welfare PracticeProtect Children From Abuse and NeglectWork With FamiliesWork With Legal System

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.

This position is located at 427 East Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description Review the job specification at: Job Specification

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. Please watch the below videos https://youtu.be/t7q04_uHUbc - Foster Care https://youtu.be/tq28hsLSoyQ - CPS https://youtu.be/24iy6ubV9XA - Needed

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