Native American Outreach Worker

State of Michigan•Multiple Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

1d•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. For more information, please visit MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion. Position identifies the needs of Native Americans, their families, communities, and undertakes activities to meet those needs through cultural sensitivity. These activities are designed to strengthen Native American families by breaking down the barriers that inhibit economic and social self-sufficiency. A primary goal being the prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of Native American children and families.

Requirements

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
Four years of full-time experience providing outreach services to the Native American Community may be substituted for the education requirement.
Possess at least one (1) year of experience working with the Native American population in areas such as housing, employment, health services, Native American rights, or public assistance.

Nice To Haves

Resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
Cover letter.
Official transcript(s) (scanned copies accepted, but not web-based, internet, or unofficial copies). Official transcripts must include the institution name, degree awarded, date of award, and registrar's signature.

Responsibilities

Identifies the needs of Native Americans, their families, and communities.
Undertakes activities to meet those needs through cultural sensitivity.
Strengthens Native American families by breaking down barriers that inhibit economic and social self-sufficiency.
Works towards the prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of Native American children and families.