Services Specialist 9-12 - Adult Services - Van Buren County

State of Michigan • Hartford, MI

21h

About The Position

The position functions as a professional social worker providing services to vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities may involve one or more programs administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), including Adult Protective Services, Adult Community Placement, and Independent Living Services. The position is located at Van Buren County MDHHS, 57150 C.R. 681, Hartford, Michigan. Remote work or an alternate or hybrid schedule may be considered based on operational needs and within established limits; approved remote or hybrid work must be performed within Michigan.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in a listed human services area, or a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of listed human services areas. Areas include social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, 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, or a human services-related counseling major.
• Services Specialist 9: No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Services Specialist 10: One year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, equivalent to a Services Specialist 9.
• Services Specialist P11: Two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist 10.
• To be considered, attach a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts.
• Candidates approved for remote or hybrid work must perform that work within Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional social work services to vulnerable individuals.
• Carry out responsibilities in one or more of the Adult Protective Services, Adult Community Placement, and Independent Living Services programs.
• At the Services Specialist 12 level, potentially function as a lead or senior worker, oversee other professionals' work assignments, or handle assignments recognized as significantly more complex than those at the experienced level.

What This Job Offers

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