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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Wayne County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 - Western Wayne

Inkster, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $80K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. The specialist will work closely with families and the legal system towards the goal of reunification or other permanent living situations.

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Responsibilities

Utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect

Work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation

Qualification

Child welfare practiceSocial work degreeHuman services experienceChild Welfare CertificateCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

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, 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, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science

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, 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, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science

Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan

Possess a valid driver's license

Preferred

Completion of the Child Welfare Certificate Program from an endorsed Michigan School of Social Work

Participation in a Michigan Title IV-E Fellowship program

Completion of the new worker training institute provided by MDHHS for any of the following child welfare programs: Children's Protective Services, Adoption, Foster Care