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CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12 - Grand Traverse/Leelanau/Kalkaska County

State of Michigan
State of Michigan Salary
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026
The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect.  When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation.
 
The office locations for this position are located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 701 South Elmwood Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684 and 503 North Birch Street. Kalkaska, MI 49646. 

This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office) but is also easily commutable from surrounding communities such as: Buckley, Cedar, Fife Lake, Honor, Interlochen, Kingsley, Lake Ann, Manton and Mesick. The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed.  Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience. 

Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description
Review the job specification at: Job Specification




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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.

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