Alpena/Montmorency County CPS & Foster Care Services Specialist 9-12
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Alpena, MI, USA
Posted on Mar 10, 2026
Job Description
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.
Position Location: The Alpena office is located in Alpena, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 711 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707. The Montmorency office is located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, County Fairgrounds Building, 13110 M-33 North, Atlanta, MI 49709. These positions have the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). 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.
Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description
Review the job specification at: Job Specification
Required Education And Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements And Information
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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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.
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.
Position Location: The Alpena office is located in Alpena, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 711 West Chisholm, Alpena, MI 49707. The Montmorency office is located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, County Fairgrounds Building, 13110 M-33 North, Atlanta, MI 49709. These positions have the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). 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.
Review the position description at: Position Description (9-P11), Services Specialist 12 Position Description
Review the job specification at: Job Specification
Required Education And Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Additional Requirements And Information
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.
Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!
#MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroes
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.
