NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Services Specialist 9-12 - South Central - Wayne County
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$54K/yr - $80K/yrNEOGOV is part of the State of Michigan's Health and Human Services Department, and they are seeking a Services Specialist to utilize child welfare practice skills. The role involves ensuring the protection of children from abuse and neglect while working closely with families and the legal system to achieve 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
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
Possession of 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
Benefits
Health, mental health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for the whole family.
No-cost life insurance at double your annual salary, paying up to $200,000.
No-cost vision insurance.
Disability coverage providing extended benefits and partial pay.
Supplemental pay and insurance during some military leaves.
15 to 35 paid personal days per year.
13 paid sick days per year.
12 weeks of paid parental leave after a birth or adoption.
Up to 14 paid holidays per year including New Year’s and Christmas Eve, Memorial and Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, and Juneteenth.
Up to 1 paid day of school and community leave annually.
401(k) and 457 enrollments offered to new hires with multiple investment options.
4% automatic contribution by the state for 401(k) plans.
Up to a 5% match for additional 401(k) account contributions.
State contributions fully vest after 4 years.
Funds may be rolled in from previous retirement accounts.
Bonus and Longevity Pay Programs.
Tax-Advantaged Parking and Health Savings Accounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Eligible Employer.
Tuition Reimbursement Program.
Professional Development.
Alternate/Remote-Work Schedules for some positions.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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