What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Services Division Administrator 17 - Michigan Youth Treatment Center position at State of Michigan?
Job Description
The Director provides overall leadership, administration, and operational oversight of a secure youth justice treatment facility serving male youth ages 12–20. The facility operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year, and is licensed as a child caring institution.
The Director is responsible for leading a safe, secure, trauma-informed, and treatment-focused environment where youth and staff feel respected, supported, and accountable. The program provides comprehensive therapeutic, psychiatric, educational, vocational, and re-entry services designed to meet the complex needs of youth in care.
The Director oversees facility operations, budget administration, regulatory compliance, program quality, and the supervision of more than 40 professional staff across three shifts. This position ensures the facility maintains a cohesive treatment philosophy that promotes safety, dignity, cultural responsiveness, and positive youth development.
The Director is expected to provide strong executive leadership in a secure residential setting, support staff development and accountability, ensure compliance with child caring institution licensing requirements, and advance the program’s mission of equipping youth with the skills, stability, and support needed for long-term success.
Position Description
Job Specification
To Be Considered For This Position You Must:
Required Education And Experience
Education
A master’s degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager and two years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province.
OR
Education
A bachelor’s degree with a major in education, a human behavioral science, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and
Experience
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager and 4 years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province.
Additional Requirements And Information
This position is located at the Michigan Youth Training Center (MYTC) at 400 N. Rose Street, Mt. Clemens, MI.
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:
The department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
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.
Questions related to this position may be directed to Ellicia Jackson at JacksonE28@michigan.gov.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan 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: 2/28/24
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SSDIVADM - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
SSDIVADM - Do you possess at least two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager?
Do you possess a master's degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university?
Do you possess 2 years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province?
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university?
Do you possess 4 years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province?
Describe your knowledge and experience with supervising and mentoring staff. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A".
08
Please describe your experience with implementing and overseeing youth treatment services? If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”.
09
Please describe your knowledge and experience with developing and overseeing budgets? If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A".
10
Do you have 2 years equivalent experience to a Youth Residential Director 13 or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Residential Director 14?
Describe your knowledge and experience with working with labor relations. If you selected "none" to the above question, write "N/A".
12
Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in a professional or work setting.
13
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.)
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.
If you selected that you have been dismissed with in the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below.
16
Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
Have you been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?
If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A"
21
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
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.)
- THIS POSITION IS BEING REPOSTED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY**
The Director provides overall leadership, administration, and operational oversight of a secure youth justice treatment facility serving male youth ages 12–20. The facility operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week, 365 days per year, and is licensed as a child caring institution.
The Director is responsible for leading a safe, secure, trauma-informed, and treatment-focused environment where youth and staff feel respected, supported, and accountable. The program provides comprehensive therapeutic, psychiatric, educational, vocational, and re-entry services designed to meet the complex needs of youth in care.
The Director oversees facility operations, budget administration, regulatory compliance, program quality, and the supervision of more than 40 professional staff across three shifts. This position ensures the facility maintains a cohesive treatment philosophy that promotes safety, dignity, cultural responsiveness, and positive youth development.
The Director is expected to provide strong executive leadership in a secure residential setting, support staff development and accountability, ensure compliance with child caring institution licensing requirements, and advance the program’s mission of equipping youth with the skills, stability, and support needed for long-term success.
Position Description
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 in submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Education And Experience
Education
A master’s degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university.
Experience
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager and two years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province.
OR
Education
A bachelor’s degree with a major in education, a human behavioral science, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and
Experience
Two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager and 4 years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province.
Additional Requirements And Information
This position is located at the Michigan Youth Training Center (MYTC) at 400 N. Rose Street, Mt. Clemens, MI.
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 department reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
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.
Questions related to this position may be directed to Ellicia Jackson at JacksonE28@michigan.gov.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Follow us on LinkedIn 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 the ADA coordinator 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 at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per 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 leave immediately 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. Please view Student Loan 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: 2/28/24
01
SSDIVADM - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Yes
- No
SSDIVADM - Do you possess at least two years of professional experience equivalent to an Equitable Classification Plan (ECP) Group Three manager?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a master's degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess 2 years of experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree in a human behavioral science, education, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university?
- Yes
- No
Do you possess 4 years of post-bachelor’s degree experience in a child caring institution or child placing agency or equivalent organization from another state or Canadian province?
- Yes
- No
Describe your knowledge and experience with supervising and mentoring staff. If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A".
08
Please describe your experience with implementing and overseeing youth treatment services? If you do not possess this experience, write “N/A”.
09
Please describe your knowledge and experience with developing and overseeing budgets? If you do not possess this experience, write "N/A".
10
Do you have 2 years equivalent experience to a Youth Residential Director 13 or one year of experience equivalent to a Youth Residential Director 14?
- Yes
- No
Describe your knowledge and experience with working with labor relations. If you selected "none" to the above question, write "N/A".
12
Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in a professional or work setting.
13
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
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
If you selected that you have been dismissed with in the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, suspended without pay within the last two years, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below.
16
Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
- Yes
- No
Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?
- Yes
- No
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
- Yes
- No
Have you been found responsible in a confirmed case of child abuse or neglect?
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain in detail what changes you have made to mitigate your previous actions. If no, enter "N/A"
21
Have you engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
- Yes
- No
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your resume to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)
- Yes
- No
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
- Required Question
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