Services Specialist 9-12 (Adult Services) - Wayne CountyPrint ( Specialist 9-12 (Adult Services) - Wayne CountySalary$2,011.20 - $3,308.80 BiweeklyLocationDetroit, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number4319-24-Wayne-OAS-010-FILLDepartmentHealth and Human Services - CountiesOpening Date10/31/2023Closing DateContinuousBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)DescriptionBenefitsQuestionsJob DescriptionThe 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. ( position functions as a professional social worker providing services to vulnerable individuals. Responsibilities may involve one or more of the following programs administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS): Adult Protective Services, Adult Community Placement and Independent Living Services.To be considered for this position, you must:Attach a cover letterAttach a resumeAttach official transcriptsPosition Description: Adult Services Specialist ( Adult Composite.pdf)Required Education and ExperienceAdditional Requirements and InformationThe office location for this position is at19340 Greenview Avenue, Suite 200 Detroit, MI 48219 however,this position has the ability to work hybrid(combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approvedto work hybridmust complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.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.For further information regarding this posting please contact Shanitra Fluellen posting may be used to create a 6 month pool for future vacanciesFollow us on LinkedIn ( for more job opportunities!MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.#MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroesState 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 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 at and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 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 take12 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 ( 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: 2/28/2401Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, 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, or in a human services-related counseling major, OR Possess a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the above human services areas? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.YesNo02Are you currently in a position at DHHS that is represented by the UAW Local 6000? (Services Specialists, FIS, or APW)YesNo03Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Service Specialist?YesNo04How many years experience do you have as a Services Specialist with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS)?5 or more years3 to 4 years1 to 2 yearsLess than one yearNone05How many years of experience do you have working with an aged and/or disabled population?5 or more years3 to 4 years1 to 2 yearsLess than 1 yearNo experience06Select the number of years you have with experience working in Adult Services?5 or more years of experience.3 or more years of experience.1 or more years of experience.Less than one year of experience.No experience.07If you indicated experience to the previous question, please describe your experience in Adult Services. If no experience, please indicate NA.08What is your understanding of the work that goes on in an Adult Service Worker capacity?09How many years of experience do you have working in a position that requires you to conduct Face-to-Face assessments/investigations?5 or more years of experience3 or more years of experience1 or more years of experienceLess than one year of experienceNo experience10How many years of experience do you have working with socially and economically disadvantaged individuals?5 or more years3 to 4 years1 to 2 yearsLess than 1 yearNo experience11Adult Services has three Programs, if you are selected for a position in Adult Services, which program is your preference APS, ACP, or ILS? Rate your preference 1, 2, 3.12If you are offered a position other than your first preference, will you accept?YesNo13How has your education and work experiences prepared you to be successful in implementing services and protecting the welfare of vulnerable and/or disabled adults?14How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?15Would you be able to work outside of traditional office hours?YesNo16Would you be able to work an on-call schedule?YesNo17*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 yearsI have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two yearsI have been suspended without pay within the last two yearsI have received a written reprimand within the last two yearsI have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two yearsI have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two yearsI certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me18Have you ever been convicted of a felony?YesNo19Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?YesNo20If you answered "yes" to the previous question, which misdemeanor best fits your situation? If you marked "no" on the previous question, please check None.DUIEmbezzlementRetail FraudTraffic Violation resulting in a misdemeanor convictionAbuse or neglectMinor in PossessionBreaking and EnteringAssault or Domestic ViolenceOther - Not listedNone21Do you have any substantiated cases against you of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a vulnerable adult?YesNo22Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect, as a perpetrator reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?YesNo23Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?YesNo24If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A."25Have you lived outside the State of Michigan in the previous 5 years? (Selected applicants who have lived outside the State of Michigan within the previous 5 years will need to provide a Central Registry record for the State(s) in which they resided in for the previous 5 years prior to being hired.)YesNo26Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?YesNo27Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?YesNo28Do you possess a valid driver's license?YesNo29If you answered yes to the previous question, please list the state issued by, license number, expiration date. If no, type N/A. (If you have a driver's license issued outside the State of Michigan, you must attach a 2yr driving history to your application.)30I acknowledge that I have:Attached Official transcriptsAttached Cover Letter and ResumeRequired QuestionAgencyState of MichiganDepartmentHealth and Human Services - CountiesAddressSee Posting Above for Contact InformatiOffice of Human ResourcesMichiganApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email