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State of Michigan Family Independence Specialist 9-12- P2P- Wayne - *Vacancies* in Various, Michigan
Family Independence Specialist 9-12- P2P- Wayne - Vacancies
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Family Independence Specialist 9-12- P2P- Wayne - Vacancies
Salary
$52,291.20 - $77,459.20 Annually
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number
4306-24-WAYNE-ADMIN-CONTINUOUS
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
Opening Date
10/07/2024
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
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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 ourMDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.
Family Independence Specialist 9-11
Working within local schools, this position develops, implements, and monitors service plans for students and families, designed to promote independence and self-sufficiency. Position is responsible to work directly with clients to access their skills and strengths, identify client barriers to employment and develop strategies to remove those barriers, provide supportive services, provide follow-up monitoring and support in the self-sufficiency activities, providing a positive, caring and supportive atmosphere to empower the client. This position determines eligibility for financial assistance, food assistance, medical benefits and makes referrals to community resources. This position is responsible for assisting students, families and schools with referrals for services. This position also refers identified clients to Michigan Rehabilitation Services (MRS) for pre-vocational and disability assessments, when warranted. This position is responsible to monitor client's activities to ensure that federal participation rates are met. Responsibilities include monitoring client's life events to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to their case and employment participation requirements as needed. These services are provided to Michigan families in need of temporary assistance.
Click here to view thePosition Description (9-P11) (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/P2P FIS PD continous.pdf)
Family Independence Specialist 12
This position functions as a senior level Family Independence Specialist in the Pathways to Potential (P2P) program, working within local schools. This position develops, implements, and monitors service plans for students and families, designed to promote independence and self-sufficiency. Position is responsible to work directly with clients to assess their skills and strengths, identify client barriers to employment and develop strategies to remove those barriers, provide supportive services, provide follow-up monitoring and support in the self-sufficiency activities, providing a positive, caring and supportive atmosphere to empower the client. This position determines eligibility for all assistance programs and makes referrals to community resources. This position is responsible for assisting students, families and schools with referrals for services. The senior level FIS provides the families with direct care, including in the school and in their home, and provides warm introductions to all services. This position also refers identified clients to Michigan Rehabilitative Services (MRS) for pre-vocational and disability assessments, when warranted. This position is responsible to monitor client’s activities to ensure that federal participation rates are met. Responsibilities includes monitoring client’s life events to ensure appropriate adjustments are made to their case and employment participation requirements as needed. These services are provided to Michigan families in need of temporary assistance. This position mentors other FIS P2P staff and provides guidance, develops and provides training, specifically for the most complex cases.
Click here to view the Position Description (12) (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/P2P FIS 12 PD contin.pdf) & here to review theJob Specification (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/FamilyIndependenceSpecialist_12650_7.pdf)
To be considered, you MUST:
Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.
Attach a correct resume.
Attach a correct cover letter.
What knowledge skills, experience, and professional attributes do you possess that makes you the best person for the position?
Please be detailed & specific. Your response should be typed on a separate document no longer than 1 page and include at the top of the page the last 4 digits of your employee ID number.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.
Required Education and Experience
Education
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 service areas: social welfare, social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and child development, counseling and guidance, criminal justice, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, or education of the gifted.
Experience
Family Independence Specialist 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Family Independence Specialist 10
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 9 or Services Specialist 9.
Family Independence Specialist P11
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 10 or Services Specialist 10.
Family Independence Specialist P12
One year of professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist P11 or Services Specialist P11.
Alternate Education and Experience
Family Independence Specialist 9 - 12
One year of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or a Job Start Worker and a bachelor’s degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement.
One and a half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and three years of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
Three years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and two years of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
Four and half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and one year of college may be substituted for the education requirement.
Six years of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, and/or a Job Start Worker may be substituted for the education requirement.
One year of experience classified as a Departmental Analyst functioning as a Project Zero Coordinator and a bachelor’s degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Requirements and Information
When you apply, your application is valid for 6 months. After 6 months, you MUST reapply for continued consideration
This posting is being used to fill Limited Term and Permanent FIS positions in the Pathways to Potential program in Wayne County. The resulting candidate pool from this selection process will be used to fill both current and future permanent and limited-term vacancies. Limited Term Appointments (LTA) have the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.
The physical location of this position is 3040 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 6-350, Detroit, MI 48202. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
This position is located at one or more schools in Wayne County. You will be required to physically report to the school(s).
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.
To view instructionsforattaching files to your application, please clickHERE (http://civilservice.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.
For further information regarding this posting please contact Tamika Parks atParksT@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line.
Please check us out on LinkedIn at any of the following hashtags: #MDHHSjobs#Veteranfriendly#Careerswithpurpose#CommunityHeroes
For further information regarding this posting please contact Tamika Parks at ParksT@Michigan.gov
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper 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 leaveimmediately 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. Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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
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FAMNSPL - Do you possess one of the following? 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? If so, please attach a copy of your transcripts. OR at least One year of experience classified as a Departmental Analyst functioning as a Project Zero Coordinator and a bachelor's degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement. OR at least Five years of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, and/or a Job Start Worker may be substituted for the education requirement. OR at least Four and half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and one year of college may be substituted for the education requirement. OR at least Three years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and two years of college may be substituted for the education requirement. OR at least One and a half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and three years of college may be substituted for the education requirement. OR at least One year of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or a Job Start Worker and a bachelor's degree in any major may be substituted for the education requirement. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
Yes
No
02
FAMNSPL - Please select your level of experience.
None to one year of post-degree professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist.
One to two years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist.
Two to three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist.
At least three years of post-degree professional experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist.
03
Have you ever worked as an Assistance Payments Worker or as a Family Independence Specialist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services within the past 2 years?
Yes
No
04
Please select the years of experience as an Assistance Payment Worker with the Department of Health and Human Services do you possess within the past 2 years.
5 years or more of experience
3 -5 years of experience
1-3 years or more of experience
Less than one year of experience
None
05
Please select the years of experience as a Family Independence Specialist with the Department of Health of Human Services you possess within the past 2 years.
5 or more years of experience
3-5 years of experience
1-3 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
None
06
How would you reach and serve diverse groups or traditionally underserved communities?
07
Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Family Independence Specialist interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?
Yes
No
08
Are you interested in a Limited Term position? (Employees hired with a fixed appointment expiration date. But has potential to become permanent, however there is no guarantee.)
Yes
No
09
*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions 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 suspended without pay within the last two years
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
10
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect, as a perpetrator reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?
Yes
No
11
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
Yes
No
12
*Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?
Yes
No
13
Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?
Yes
No
14
If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A."
15
From the options below, which accurately describes your status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None
16
Did you attach a correct cover letter and a correct copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
17
Did you attach a copy of your official transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
18
Did you attach a document explaining what knowledge, skills, experience, and professional attributes do you possess that makes you the best person for the position? Please be specific. Please be detailed & specific. Your response should be typed on a separate document no longer than 1 page and include at the top of the page the last 4 digits of your employee ID number. (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) Did you attach this?
Yes
No
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