State of Michigan
Services Specialist 9/10/P11 Chippewa County (Case Manager/ Investigator)
SALARY
$19.41 - $29.99 Hourly
$1,552.80 - $2,399.20 Biweekly
LOCATION
Sault Ste. Marie, CA
JOB TYPE
Permanent Full Time
DEPARTMENTAL - ABC
Health and Human Services - Counties
OPENING DATE
01/01/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
N/A
SALARY
$19.41 - $29.99 Hourly
$1,552.80 - $2,399.20 Biweekly
LOCATION
Sault Ste. Marie, CA
JOB TYPE
Permanent Full Time
DEPARTMENTAL - ABC
Health and Human Services - Counties
OPENING DATE
01/01/2018
CLOSING DATE
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
N/A
ND Testing 05/04
- Formulate and implement training programs, applying principles of learning
- and individual differences.
- Conduct research studies of physical work environments, organizational structures, communication systems, group interactions, morale, and motivation to assess organizational functioning.
- and individual differences.
- Conduct presentations on research findings for clients and at research meetings.
- Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.
- Review research literature to remain current on psychological science issues.
- Study consumers' reactions to new products and package designs, and to advertising efforts, using surveys and tests.
Job Description...
This is an immediate vacancy and all qualified Applicants are encouraged to apply
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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 DHHS 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
View the 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, 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 Sault Ste Marie, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 463 East 3 Mile Road, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783.
Why Chippewa County?-Events include Rendezvous in the Sault, Sault Tribe Pow-Wow and Summer Gathering, International Bridge Walk, Downtown Winter Ice Festival, and the Chippewa County Fair.-T
here are two casinos in Chippewa County, Bay Mills Resort and Casino in Brimley, MI and Kewadin Casino Hotel and Convention Center in Sault Ste. Marie.-Notable structures in Sault Ste. Marie include the Soo Locks, The International Bridge and The Tower of History Lake Superior State University.-Educational Institutions in Chippewa County include Lake Superior State University and Bay Mills Community College. There is also Sault College and Algoma University in nearby Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.-Hockey fans can cheer on Lake Superior State's Division I Lakers Hockey team and watch Canadian Junior hockey in nearby Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.-Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise, MI offers hiking, camping, canoeing, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, and snowmobiling. The lower Tahquamenon falls are also in this area.-Drummond Island offers both warm weather and winter recreation and is home to several rare species of plants and animals. The island has 150 miles of shoreline, 133 square miles of forested landscape, 34 inland lakes and is surrounded by 53 small, outlying islands.-Two other large islands also call Chippewa County home, Neebish Island and Sugar Island. Sugar Island is known for its large stands of Sugar Maples.
-Area museums and include the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Museum Ship Valley Cap, River of History Museum, and Resource Library, Pickford Area Historical Museum, and Drummond Island Historical Museum.-Art museums and cultural venues include Baaweting Anishinaabe Interpretive Center, Alberta House, LSSU Arts Center Gallery and the Art Gallery of Algoma.-Entertainment venues include the Dream Makers Theatre and the Soo Theatre both in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. Nearby Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario has the Essar Center, Kiwanis Community Theatre Center and Sault Theatre Workshop.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 signature. Select 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.
See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
For further information regarding this posting please contact Kari Salmi at (906) 228-0745 or SalmiK1@michigan.gov
Benefits
- 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
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