Departmental Analyst 12 - JJ Reform

State of Michigan•Lansing, MI
•Hybrid

About The Position

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. This position serves as a Senior Juvenile Justice Reform Analyst that develops and oversees juvenile justice reform implementation. Implementation includes tasks related to the following but not limited to: research and development for community and residential services and treatment in consultation to public/private Juvenile Justice facilities and programs, statewide, regarding treatment, service delivery, staff development and evaluation. Assistance with the workgroups, evaluation of best practices that can be incorporated to the reforms, meetings, content expert, and researching grant opportunities. Other functions as determined by Deputy Director and Director of Juvenile Justice Reform.

Requirements

  • 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 apply for this position online via NEOGOV.
  • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts are not accepted).
  • Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.
  • Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
  • An extensive background check will be conducted on those candidates being considered for the vacancy.

Nice To Haves

  • Possession of a master's degree in any major is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develops and oversees juvenile justice reform implementation.
  • Conducts research and development for community and residential services and treatment in consultation to public/private Juvenile Justice facilities and programs.
  • Provides consultation statewide regarding treatment, service delivery, staff development and evaluation.
  • Assists with workgroups.
  • Evaluates best practices that can be incorporated to the reforms.
  • Attends meetings.
  • Serves as a content expert.
  • Researches grant opportunities.
  • Performs other functions as determined by Deputy Director and Director of Juvenile Justice Reform.

Benefits

  • Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
  • Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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