State Administrative Manager 15 - CSA Child Welfare Permanency and Wellbeing Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4861007) Apply  State Administrative Manager 15 - CSA Child Welfare Permanency and Wellbeing Salary $93,681.00 - $134,751.00 Annually Location Lansing, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Job Number 4301-25-CSA-OHS-032-FILL Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Opening Date 03/07/2025 Closing Date 3/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE) + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan (https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdhhs/MDHHS\_Diversity\_Equity\_and\_Inclusion\_Plan\_649033\_7.pdf) . This position serves as the first line professional manager of the Child Welfare Permanency and Wellbeing Unit. Responsibilities include management of unit staff; setting unit priorities; conducting and participating in various workgroups, meetings, and committees; directing internal and external work assignments; and collaborating with external partners to support the mission and goals of the unit. The position is responsible for identifying and coordinating the activities needed to build a case practice model that is responsive to the health needs of children in foster care and provide services to support families and caregivers. Responsibilities include developing protocols and policies to specify the timing and scope of children’s health assessments and mental health screenings, facilitate access, coordinate care, support caregivers and provide oversight of psychotropic medications and to ensure and analyze the tracking of such. Responsibilities include developing protocols and policies to ensure children in foster care can achieve permanency timely. Responsibilities include collaboration with other state departments, internal bureaus and units and private providers to develop programming, resources and placements that offer needed treatment to children and families while pursuing permanency. Responsibilities include tracking and required reporting of health care services, mental health services, permanency outcomes and barriers to permanency achievement for children in foster care as well as, providing support to local office and private agency staff to increase compliance with outcomes. Position Description (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CSASAMCWPERMWELL.pdf) Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: + Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. + Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. + Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. + Attach a cover letter. + If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New\_Online\_Employment\_Application\_Guide\_-\_First\_Time\_User\_446027\_7.pdf) Required Education and Experience Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major. Experience Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level. Alternate Education and Experience Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level, may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. Additional Requirements and Information The physical location of this position is Grand Tower, 235 S Grand Ave., Lansing, MI. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. 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. Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including: + A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. + A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. + Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. 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. If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email Ellicia Jackson atjacksone28@michigan.gov Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/michigan-department-of-health-&-human-services/?viewAsMember=true) for more job opportunities! MDHHSJobs #MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroes 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 01 STASTADM - Do you possess at least a bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or at least one year equivalent to the 12 level? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR At least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service? + Yes + No 02 Do you possess at least a bachelor’s degree in Human Services or in a related major? + Yes + No 03 Do you possess at least a master’s degree in Human Services or in a related major? + Yes + No 04 Do you possess an advanced level of knowledge and experience overseeing permanency outcomes for youth in foster care? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening. + Yes + No 05 Do you possess experience with managing projects aimed at mental health outcomes for youth in foster care? If you possess this knowledge and experience, you must document this in your application to allow for accurate screening + Yes + No 06 Please describe your experience with managing projects aimed at mental health outcomes for youth in foster care. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials. 07 Please select the years of experience you possess with working collaboratively with areas outside of child welfare to complete projects, tasks or assignments: + 5 years or more + 3 to 4 years + 1 to 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 08 Please describe your experience with working collaboratively with areas outside of child welfare to complete projects, tasks or assignments. If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”. If your response does not fit in the box below, please write "see attachment" in the box and attach your response as a separate document to your application materials. 09 From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with: + Foster Care + Adoption + Licensing + CPS + None of the above 10 How would you reach and serve various groups or traditionally underserved communities? 11 From the options below, which accurately describes your current 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 of the above 12 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 13 Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested? + Yes + No 14 Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a State Administrative Manager 15 and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location? + Yes + No 15 Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry? + Yes + No 16 Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services? + Yes + No 17 Have you ever been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect? + Yes + No 18 If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A." 19 Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No 20 Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.) + Yes + No + Not Applicable Required Question Employer State of Michigan Department Health and Human Services - Central Office Address Office of Human Resources 235 S. Grand Ave. Lansing, Michigan, 48933 Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email