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Benzie/Manistee County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12

State of Michigan

Manistee, MIFull-time$54–89K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$54–89K/yr
Location
Manistee, MI
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 Benzie/Manistee County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12. The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected 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 protect children from abuse and neglect, Work closely with families and the legal system toward reunification, and Facilitate independent living or other permanent living situations for children.

Important skills include Child Welfare Practice, Child Protection, Family Reunification, Independent Living, and Legal System Navigation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Child Welfare PracticeChild ProtectionFamily ReunificationIndependent LivingLegal System Navigation

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 could be located at: Benzie County, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Office, Government Center, 448 Court Place, Beulah, MI 49617 OR Manistee County, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 1672 US 31 South, Manistee, MI 49660.

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

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

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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