Home Aide - Mecosta/Osceola County

State of Michigan • Big Rapids, MI

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 will assist economically or culturally marginalized individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder to strengthen stability, increase safety, and improve overall functioning in the home. Is responsible for the more taxing and sensitive situations, problems, and clients. Provides frequent and repeated support to help individuals navigate treatment options, understand provider intake requirements, and access community-based services. Offers hands-on assistance with transportation, appointment coordination, and strategies that reinforce sobriety planning, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery. Engages individuals and families in service planning to reduce barriers, build protective factors, and promote healthier functioning and family stability. Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Completion of high school.
• Home Aide 7: One year of experience equivalent to a Home Aide 6.
• Home Aide E8: Two years of experience equivalent to a Home Aide, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide 7.
• Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
• Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process.

Nice To Haves

• The physical location of this position is Mecosta County MDHHS.
• 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.
• If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement.
• Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
• Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.
• Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
• Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist economically or culturally marginalized individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder to strengthen stability, increase safety, and improve overall functioning in the home.
• Provide frequent and repeated support to help individuals navigate treatment options, understand provider intake requirements, and access community-based services.
• Offer hands-on assistance with transportation, appointment coordination, and strategies that reinforce sobriety planning, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery.
• Engage individuals and families in service planning to reduce barriers, build protective factors, and promote healthier functioning and family stability.
• Perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED