Services Specialist 9-12 (Foster Home Licensing) - Macomb County

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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.

To be considered, you MUST:• Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.

• Attach an up to date resume.
• Attach a cover letter.
• Attach a written response to the "Is This Job For Me?" video answering the following questions:• If selected for this position what do you believe your biggest challenge will be?
• How do you see yourself overcoming this challenge?

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.

View the position description at: Position Description, Services Specialist 12 Position Description View the job specification at: Job SpecificationEducation Possession of a bachelor’s or master’s degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science. If yes, please attach ALL copies of your official college transcripts.

Experience Services Specialist 9 No specific type or amount is required.

Services Specialist 10 One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.

Services Specialist P11 Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.

Services Specialist 12 Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.

This is a Foster Home Licensing position. This position requires flexibility with work hours as attending after hours/weekend recruitment and retention events is mandatory. Staff will adjust time accordingly.

The physical location of this position is 44777 N. Gratiot, Clinton Twp., MI 48036. 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. As a Condition of Employment – this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including a criminal records check.

Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete a nine week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.

For further information regarding this posting please contact Aretha Butler at [email protected].

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