Make A The Michigan Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer. You may Meet Your Colleagues contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and “I enjoy seeing Diversity Programs at (517) 373-8521 if a TDD successful out- is necessary. comes for families and kids when they use the Child Welfare services I recommend.” —Matt Walter Career Opportunities "My greatest reward is ensuring the safety of Make A Difference The Michigan Department of the children, our Human Services’ mission is to future." Michigan Department of Human Services assist children, families and —Elvira Hernandez Personnel Services, Suite 708 vulnerable adults to be safe, ATTN: Centrally Coordinated Hiring Pool stable and self-sufficient. P.O. Box 30037 Lansing, MI 48909 Phone: (517) 241-7805 “As a children’s Email: DHS-Services-Recruitment@michigan.gov protective services www.michigan.gov/dhs Investigator I am able to strengthen families by provid- Authority: DHS Director ing educational Quantity: 500 Cost: $504.86 services to better their situation.” Department of Human Services (DHS) will not discriminate against any individual or group because of race, religion, age, national ori- www.michigan.gov/dhs —Stephanie Dorey gin, color, height, weight, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political beliefs or disability. If you need help with reading, writing, hearing, etc., under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are invited to make your needs known to a DHS office in your area.
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C h i l d We l f a re R e f o r m Qualifications C re a t e s N e w O p e n i n g s A social services specialist functions as a professional social caseworker. In order to The Michigan qualify, candidates Department must possess either a of Human bachelor’s or a Services is master’s degree with committed a major in one of the to making a following areas: social positive work, sociology, A p p l i c a t i o n P ro c e s s difference for the people in our state. psychology, family If you are interested in applying for Our intensive efforts to reform the ecology, consumer/ these positions, please go to the Civil child welfare system will help community services, Service Commission web site at strengthen families and ensure family studies, www.michigan.gov/mdcs and select MI children have stable, permanent family and/or child Jobs to locate current vacancy postings. homes. We need your help to reach development, Online application instructions are these important goals. guidance and listed under Career Tools. In addition counseling or to submitting your online application, DHS continues to hire professional criminal justice. please attach an official college caseworkers to reduce caseloads. These employees will: transcript that show a degree was Compensation and Benefits granted, date granted and major area • Make foster placements, recruit Entry-level pay for services specialists with of study. foster families, and work toward bachelor’s degrees ranges from $38,700 to reunification or permanent If you are selected for an opening, paid $49,400 annually and can go up to $53,300 placements. training will be provided at various after six years. training centers located throughout the • Investigate complaints of abuse or Services specialists with master’s degrees state. Where travel and overnight neglect, provide services that begin at $39,700 to $49,500 annually and can accommodations are required, travel maintain the family unit, and go up to $57,300 after six years. expenses will be reimbursed at a rate represent DHS in court when it is set by state travel regulations. necessary to remove a child from Benefits include health care, vision, dental, an unsafe home. life insurance, 401K with state match, flexible work schedules, long-term disability, long- term care and flexible spending accounts.