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Berrien County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan

Benton Harbor, MI · HybridFull-time$54–89K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$54–89K/yr
Location
Benton Harbor, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring a Berrien 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, while operating from the Berrien County MDHHS office in Benton Harbor, Michigan, with possible remote or hybrid arrangements considered per operational needs.

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

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. The physical location of this position is Berrien County MDHHS, 401 8 th Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022. 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.

Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.

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.

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