Services Specialist 9/10/P11 Calhoun County (Case Manager/Investigator)



Job Details

Services Specialist 9/10/P11 Calhoun County (Case Manager/Investigator)
Employer

State of Michigan

Salary

$1,620.00 - $2,399.20 Biweekly

Location

Battle Creek, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Departmental - ABC

Health and Human Services - Counties

Opening Date

05/22/2018

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description...

This is an immediate vacancy and all qualified Applicants are encouraged to apply
 
Michigan Families need your help......

 
JOB SUMMARY:
The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.  When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

  • Assessing allegations of child abuse or neglect and taking necessary steps to protect children.  This could mean removing a child from a family.
  • Developing working relationships with people who strongly dislike MDHHS because of their personal history or the reputation of child protective agencies in general.
  • Learning about cultures, traditions, and lifestyles different from your own and developing cultural competencies to understand how to determine child safety and well-being within that context.  Comprehending the impact of historical trauma, and observing protocols of differing cultures.
  • Maintaining objectivity and empathy for families living in stressful situations.
  • Preparing comprehensive and accurate court documents.  Testifying in court, including defending your actions which will be questioned by defense attorneys and other parties to the case.
  • Working under deadlines that require prioritizing efforts with constant pressure created by the nature and volume of the cases, documentation and working flexible hours.
  • This position may be required to work evenings, weekends, and other non-standard work hours as needed and could be placed on a rotating on-call roster.
See complete position description here: Position Description

Job Specification
View the 13 minute video  "Is This Job For Me?" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gtBuckURPk&feature=youtu.be prior to applying for this position.

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, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, criminal justice or human services.

Experience

Services Specialist 9
No specific type or amount 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.

 

Additional Requirements and Information

When you apply, your application is valid for 6 months.  After 6 months, you MUST reapply for continued consideration.

This position is located in Battle Creek at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.  190 East Michigan Avenue, Battle Creek, MI  49014.



Any candidate hired as a Services Specialist in a protective services, foster care services, or adoption services position must successfully complete an eight week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. The employee will also be required to pass a competency based performance evaluation which shall include a written examination. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.

Why Calhoun County?

  • Population according to the US Census (2015): 134,314
  • Median Household Income (2014): $43,199
  • Binder Park Zoo-A trip to the Zoo d features a variety of rides and exhibits like the award-winning Wild Africa.  In Wild Africa, guests go on safari through a 50-acre African national park; including an 18-acre savannah hosting herds of impala, zebra, antelope, gazelle, and ostrich, and giraffes.
  • FireKeepers Casino is home to 2,900 of the latest slot & video poker games, 70 hand-dealt table games, headline entertainment in the event center, and a luxurious hotel.
  • Cornwell's Turkeyville USA which includes the Country Junction gift shop, the Ice Cream Parlor, the General Store, the Dinner Theater, and a variety of events throughout the year. Camp Turkeyville features modern RV facilities
  • Full Blast, Kids 'N' Stuff Children's Museum, the American Museum of Magic, balloon rides, and horse-drawn carriage tours provide fun for the whole family.
  • Marshall and Battle Creek both feature trails and natural areas including Wilder Creek Conservation Area, Willard Beach and Park, Woodland Park & Nature Preserve, Children's Garden at Leila Arboretum, Brooks Nature Area, Historic Bridge Park, Stuart's Landing, and Calhoun County Trailway for various recreational activities.
  • Marshall is a National Historic Landmark District and Albion is home to the historic Albion College.
  • Arts and Entertainment in Calhoun County include, The Art Center of Battle Creek, The Bobbitt Visual Arts Center at Albion College, The Battle Creek Symphony, The Brass Band of Battle Creek, Kellogg Areana, The What A Do Theatre, the Augusta Barn Theatre and the Franke Center for the Arts in Marshall.
PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS CAREFULLY, To be considered for this position you must:
  • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. 
  • Attach no more than a 1 page written response to the following questions after viewing the video "Is this job for me?":
    • If selected for this position what do you believe your biggest challenge will be? 
    • How do you see yourself overcoming this challenge? 
  • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • Attach a cover letter.
  • Attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. Please see the example below. We do not accept copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signatureSelect this link to see an example of an official transcript.
  • As a Condition of Employment – this position requires a valid driver's license and successful completion of a background investigation including fingerprinting and a criminal records check.
  • Applications will be screened on information provided on the application itself.  Please include your resume and cover letter for additional consideration, but it will not be accepted as a substitution for a completed application.
  • During the online application process any additional documentation that is required must be attached from your master profile to the individual application.
  • Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete a nine week pre-service training program that includes a total of 270 hours of competency-based classroom and field training. Additionally, the employee must successfully complete a minimum number of hours of in-service training on an annual basis.
YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.  Failure to
complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.
DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, WE ARE UNABLE TO PROVIDE INFORMATION REGARDING THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION OVER THE PHONE.

The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

For further information regarding this posting please contact Tami Strzyzykowski at 269-934-2277, or StrzyzykowskiT@michigan.gov

 

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State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect, as a perpetrator reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Have you lived outside the State of Michigan in the previous 5 years? (Selected applicants who have lived outside the State of Michigan within the previous 5 years will need to provide a Central Registry record for the State(s) in which they resided in for the previous 5 years prior to being hired.)
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Have you been disciplined, dismissed, resigned in lieu of dismissal, or been suspended within the last two years? (Reprimands need not be reported.)
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?
  • Yes
  • No
08
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please document all instances including date and disposition. If "no", please indicate N/A.
09
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please list the state issued by, license number, expiration date. If "no", type N/A. (If you have a driver's license issued outside the State of Michigan, you must attach a 2 year driving history to you application).
11
*Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree or higher with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and/or child development, guidance/school counseling, counseling psychology, criminal justice or human services? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
  • Yes
  • No
12
Please check appropriate degree.
  • Social Work - Master's Degree
  • Social Work - Bachelor's Degree
  • Criminal Justice
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Family Ecology
  • Community Services
  • Family Studies
  • Family and/or Child Development
  • Guidance/School Counseling
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University)
  • Human Services
  • Counseling
  • Other
13
If you do not have a bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in any of the above, will you have your degree completed within 30 days of your application? (If not, please reapply when you are within 30 days of completing your degree)
  • Yes
  • No
14
Have you completed or are you currently enrolled in the Child Welfare Certificate Program form an endorsed Michigan School of Social Work? (Attach certificate if complete).
  • Yes
  • No
15
Have you completed or are you currently participating in an internship with MDHHS?
  • Yes
  • No
16
*Please select your level of experience.
  • None
  • At least one year of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
  • At least two years of professional experience providing casework services to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals.
17
Do you possess any of the following experience? (check all that apply)
  • CPS, Foster Care of Adoption with MDHHS
  • CPS, Foster Care or Adoption with another State or private agency
  • Families First
  • Working collaborative with schools, courts and/or law enforcement
  • Conducting case assessments and preparing social histories
  • Testifying in court as part of your regular job
  • Writing narrative reports as part of your regular job
  • Interviewing or questioning customers to solicit pertinent information in order to provide certain services
  • N/A
18
Select the position you are interested in: (check all that apply)
  • Child Protective Services
  • Foster Care
  • Juvenile Justice
19
Are you currently in a position at MDHHS that is represented by the UAW Local 6000? (Services Specialists, FIS, or APW)
  • Yes
  • No
20
Other than English, do you read, write and speak any of the following languages fluently? (You may be required to translate a document in the interview process) (Check all that apply)
  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • Other
21
How did you hear about this job posting?
  • Indeed
  • LinkedIn
  • Career Builders
  • Mi Talent
  • Career Fair
  • College Informational Session
  • Internet
  • Friends
  • Other
22
Are you interested in a Limited Term position? (Employees hired with a fixed appointment expiration date)
  • Yes
  • No
23
I acknowledge that I have:
  • Attached a written response regarding "Is This Job For Me video"
  • Attached Official transcirpts
  • Attached Cover Letter/Resume

* Required Question

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State of Michigan
Departmental - ABC
Health and Human Services - Counties
Address
Office of Human Resources

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