Departmental Specialist 13 - BCCHPS Juvenile Justice Partnership Specialist

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as the statewide specialist for Juvenile Justice partnership and diversion, with specific focus on children, youth and families served in the public behavioral health system. 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.

Requirements

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
• Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
• The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

Responsibilities

• Creating and recommending programming, policies and procedures that promote juvenile justice diversion in the public behavioral health system.
• Developing, analyzing and overseeing ongoing grant-funded and other program operations, and making recommendations for modification of policies and procedures to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness of services to the juvenile justice population.
• Represents the bureau as the recognized expert, including bureau representation on multiple advisory committees and subcommittees, providing recommendations, and engaging in subcommittee work projects.
• Develops and plans strategic initiatives and events to promote cross system education, collaboration and partnerships, inside and outside of the Department, that also include diverting children and youth with behavioral health needs from the juvenile justice system.
• Coordinates with and provides consultation and coordination with other juvenile justice initiatives within and outside the Department for children and youth with behavioral health needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level