Statewide Kinship Coordinator (Departmental Analyst 12)

State of Michigan • Lansing, MI

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About The Position

The Statewide Kinship Coordinator administers, coordinates, evaluates, and continually develops the Michigan Kinship Advisory Council (KAC) and related statewide kinship initiatives. The position serves as the resource for KAC operations and provides independent analysis and recommendations on council priorities, statutory and program requirements, policy, budget, contracts, data, and program outcomes.

The coordinator develops and implements processes that support meaningful participation by kinship caregivers and others with lived experience in MDHHS advisory and program development activities. This includes analyzing operational, fiscal, and administrative requirements and recommending ways to address barriers to participation.

The position provides programmatic oversight and monitoring of contracted kinship services, including the statewide Kinship Navigator Program, to assess compliance with program requirements, deliverables, budgets, performance measures, and department priorities. The coordinator analyzes program data, prepares required reports and recommendations, coordinates with internal and external partners, and identifies opportunities to improve services and outcomes for kinship families statewide.

The office is located at 235 S. Grand Ave., Lansing, 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. Employees will be provided computers, and phones may be provided for necessary communications. Remote employees are responsible for providing a private, secure work location, high-speed internet of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, and suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. Employment is conditioned on successful completion of a background investigation and criminal records check.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any major.
• Three years of professional experience, including one year of experience equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service.
• Successful completion of a background investigation and criminal records check.
• If approved for remote or hybrid work, perform that work within Michigan and provide a secure, private work location, internet with at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload, and suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Administer, coordinate, evaluate, and continually develop the Michigan Kinship Advisory Council and related statewide kinship initiatives.
• Serve as the recognized resource for KAC operations and provide independent analysis and recommendations regarding council priorities, statutory and program requirements, policy, budget, contracts, data, and program outcomes.
• Develop and implement processes that support meaningful participation by kinship caregivers and others with lived experience in MDHHS advisory and program development activities.
• Analyze operational, fiscal, and administrative requirements and recommend ways to address barriers to participation.
• Provide programmatic oversight and monitoring of contracted kinship services, including the statewide Kinship Navigator Program.
• Assess contracted services for compliance with program requirements, deliverables, budgets, performance measures, and department priorities.
• Analyze program data and prepare required reports and recommendations.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and outcomes for kinship families statewide.

What This Job Offers

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