Social Services Division Administrator 17 - Michigan Youth Treatment Center
About The Position
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking a Director for the Michigan Youth Treatment Center (MYTC). The MYTC is a fully licensed child caring institution dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering environment where youth and staff feel safe, valued, and supported. The program offers comprehensive therapeutic, psychiatric, educational, vocational, and re-entry services tailored to the complex needs of youth in care. This role involves the overall leadership and management of a secure treatment program that operates 24/7, 365 days a year. The Director is responsible for overseeing the facility’s budget and directing the work of over 40 professional staff across multiple shifts. A key aspect of this role is ensuring that all youth receive services within a cohesive treatment philosophy that upholds dignity and respect, irrespective of cultural, ethnic, or religious background, and ultimately equips youth with the tools for long-term success.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
- Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager.
- Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment (month and year, hours per week).
- Attach a cover letter.
- Attach a copy of official transcript(s) (scanned copies of official transcripts are accepted; web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts are not accepted). Official transcripts must provide the name of the institution, confirmation of degree award date, and registrar's signature.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
- Prohibition of using artificial intelligence (AI) software in any part of the selection process.
Responsibilities
- Overall leadership and management of a secure treatment program operating 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
- Oversee the facility’s budget.
- Direct the work of more than 40 professional staff across three shifts.
- Ensure all youth receive services within a cohesive treatment philosophy that upholds dignity and respect.
- Advance the mission of equipping youth with the tools to achieve long-term success.
Benefits
- Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
- Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
