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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 (Download PDF reader).
This position serves as an Office Director for the Children’s Services Administration (CSA) Child Safety and Program Compliance (CSPC) Office. This position will directly supervise statewide programs that collaborate and provide technical assistance to private agencies and residential providers. These statewide programs include the following: Residential Technical Assistance Unit (RCTAU) and the Quality Assurance and Compliance Unit (QAC). The Office Director will report directly to the CSA Director and will assist in providing direction and management of all resources and personnel activities, including budget and staffing allocations for areas within the CSPC Office. As a member of the Director’s Leadership Team, this position is responsible for assisting in the management and oversight of the strategic planning and operations of the CSA encompassing all areas of DHHS business activities in accordance with the Department’s mission, vision, goals and objectives. This position will be responsible for the administration, and oversight or performance improvement plans aimed at improving Private Agency and Residential facility performance. This position is also responsible for the coordination of public relations activities necessary to inform internal and external customers about department’s child welfare programs, activities, and plans, and to incorporate DHHS Strategic Plan into all activities. This position is responsible to Identify, implement, and foster open communications within CSA and our private agency and residential contractors. This position assists in overseeing the selection and development of their office staff and assuring periodic and continuous evaluation of their job skills and performance. Position serves as a member of the CSA management team and serves as advisor for policy and program implementation and provides direction for all matters pertaining to children’s services programs.
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View the job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/StateOfficeAdministrator_13060_7.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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 supplemental questions must be documented in 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 (Download PDF reader)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Experience
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Alternate Education and Experience
Education level typically acquired through completion of high school and three years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level; or, two years 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
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.
Position Location/Remote Office: The office location for this position is at 235. S. Grand Ave, Lansing, MI 48933 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). Selected candidates who have been approved to work hybrid must 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 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 Laurie Phelps at [email protected]. Please reference the job posting number in subject line.
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State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.Leave TimeFull-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.HolidaysState employees receive 12 or 13 scheduled paid holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day.Alternative Work SchedulesFlexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.Insurance and Other BenefitsEligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (effective January 1, 2021). Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services.Paid Parental LeaveProvides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.Deferred CompensationEmployees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.RetirementEmployees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.