State of Michigan, MI

Ottawa County or Muskegon County or Lansing

Services Specialist 12 - MIC Unit - Region III

Onsite$61,110 - $88,608/yrPosted yesterday

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Location: Ottawa County or Muskegon County or Lansing
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $61,110 - $88,608/yr
Posted: yesterday
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

Job Description

The MDHHS 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

Professional social caseworker, required by the Implementation Sustainability and Exit Plan (ISEP) that will primarily focus on investigation maltreatment in care through assignments in Children's Protective Services. The function of this position is to ensure that children are protected from harm caused by a person responsible for the child's health and welfare. This position will be assigned a certain geographic area covering multiple counties.

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Possession of a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: 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 in a human services-related counseling major.
OR
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: 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 in a human services-related counseling major.

Experience
Three years of professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals equivalent to a Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.

This position contains Selective Position Requirement (SPR) language that has been approved by Civil Service. Applicants must possess the experience required in the following SPR language in order to be considered:

Two (2) years of experience, gained within the last five (5) years, of children's protective services (CPS) investigation experience gained within a Department of Health and Human Services.

Additional Requirements and Information

Position location: Various - The appointee’s official office location will be determined through negotiation following selection and acceptance. While this position primarily covers Ottawa and Muskegon, based on operational need, coverage may be assigned in surrounding counties.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

This position is for MDHHS employees only.

Contact person for information about this position: Ellicia Jackson at [email protected]

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

Benefits

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

Supplemental Questions

SOCSSPL9-12 - Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: 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 in a human services-related counseling major, OR Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the above areas?

SOCSSPLA12 - Do you possess at least three years of post-degree professional experience providing social casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals?

Selective Position Requirement: Do you possess at least two (2) years of experience, gained in the last five (5) years, of Children's Protective Services (CPS) investigation experience gained within a Department of Health and Human Services? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.

Are you a current MDHHS employee?

Are you currently a Services Specialist with the Department of Health and Human Services?

Have you ever been identified as a MIC back-up worker in a local DHHS office and completed the Maltreatment in Care (MIC) training? (If you possess this experience, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?

If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A."

*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, list state issued by, license number, expiration date. If no, type N/A.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?

How many years of experience do you have working with ISEP requirements? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening)

5 or more years of experience
4 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
2 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 2 years of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience with ISEP and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

How many years of experience do you have working with State audits, reviews, and Office of Children's Ombudsman reports? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening)

5 or more years of experience
4 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
2 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 2 years of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

Select the number of years of DHHS Licensing experience you possess with a Department of Health and Human Services, child placement agency, or child caring institution. (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

5 or more years of experience
4 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
2 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 2 years of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

How many years of experience do you have working with CPS policies and procedures? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening)

5 or more years of experience
4 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 2 years of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience with CPS and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

How many years of experience do you have working with Foster Care policies and procedures? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening)

5 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
1 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 1 year of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience with Foster Care and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

How many years of experience do you have working with the Maltreatment in Care program? (If you possess this experience, you must document it in your application materials to allow for accurate screening)

5 or more years of experience
4 or more years of experience
3 or more years of experience
2 or more years of experience
1 or more years of experience
Zero to less than 1 year of experience

If you have the experience mentioned in the previous question, please describe your experience with MIC and be specific and detailed, including dates (mo/yr).

Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Are you willing to accept a temporary, Working Out of Class (WOC) assignment?

Are you willing to accept a Limited Term position?

*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.
I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

**If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension within the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of MichiganDepartment Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources
235 S. Grand Ave.
Lansing, Michigan, 48933

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