Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 (Family Team Support) - Kent County

State of Michigan • Grand Rapids, MI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs a variety of activities to support the implementation of case plan implementation and permanency planning for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals who receive services in the areas of child welfare including child protective services, prevention, foster care, licensing, and adoption. This position will be part of the Family Teams Support (FTS) group which includes caseworkers, supervisors, and family resource specialists. The FTS team will work collaboratively to support the needs of children and families.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science.
• Services Specialist Assistant 9: One year of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8.
• Services Specialist Assistant E10: Two years of experience equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 8 or one year equivalent to a Services Specialist Assistant 9.
• Must attach a copy of official transcripts showing educational requirements met, signed by the registrar or showing the university seal. Electronic official transcripts are accepted.
• Must attach an up to date resume.
• Must attach a cover letter.
• For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license but have a license from another state, provide an official two year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.

Responsibilities

• Accompany Services Specialist on visits with youth and family members.
• Transport family members to facilitate family involvement.
• Report observations made during visits to the Services Specialist and propose recommendations as needed.
• Participate in Team Decision Meetings, as needed.
• Participate in pre-placement conferences with Services specialist.
• Assist the Services Specialist in interviewing and engaging with relatives and prospective adoptive parents.
• Assist the Services Specialist in the home study.
• Supervise parent-youth, sibling, relative and/or potential adoptive relative’s visitations.
• Observe interactions, intercede when required, and report any incidents/observations to the Services Specialist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree