Departmental Analyst 12 - Senior Specialized Residential Placement Analyst - BCCHPS

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position functions as a Senior Specialized Residential Placement Analyst and completes comprehensive review and analysis of complex behavioral and mental health needs for placement care and supervision of child system-involved youth requiring residential placement. The Specialized Residential and Intensive Community Placement section utilizes behavioral health strategies, connections with hospitals and works with the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA) to widen the scope with ensuring placements are successful and in compliance.

Requirements

Must possess at least three (3) years of professional child welfare experience gained within the last five (5) years.
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
Must complete a background investigation and a criminal records check.
Must apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
Must attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Must attach a cover letter.
Must attach a copy of official transcript(s) if applicable (scanned copies of official transcripts are accepted, but web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts are not).
Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Social Welfare, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Family Ecology, Consumer/Community Services, Family and Child Development, Guidance and Counseling, Criminal Justice, Gerontology, Special Education, Education of the Emotionally Disturbed or Education of the Gifted.

Responsibilities

Completes comprehensive review and analysis of complex behavioral and mental health needs for placement care and supervision of child system-involved youth requiring residential placement.
Utilizes behavioral health strategies and connections with hospitals.
Works with the Behavioral and Physical Health and Aging Services Administration (BPHASA) to ensure successful and compliant placements.