Family Independence Manager 13 - Monroe/Lenawee

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

The Family Independence Manager (FIM) supervises, directs, and monitors the activities of the Family Independence Specialists, Assistance Payments Workers and General Office Assistants in a DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (DHHS) local office. As the FIM, the position is responsible for the operationalizing of the Family Independence Program and other services programs administered by DHHS. The FIM will provide support, direction and serve as a resource person to subordinate staff to ensure proper application of policies and procedures for various social service programs and monitor the progress of the Agency goal of encouraging independence and self- sufficiency.

Family Independence Manager - Position Description

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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
Possession of a bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in human services courses such as: social welfare, social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, consumer/community services, family studies, family and child development, guidance and counseling, criminal justice, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, or education of the gifted. (NOTE: Status as a Family Independence Specialist satisfies the education requirement.)
Experience
Three years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist, including one year equivalent to the P11-level; or, one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Supervisor 12.

Alternate Education and Experience

The following combinations of experience may substitute for the experience requirement::

Two years of experience as a Family Independence Specialist or Services Specialist in addition to one year of experience in one of the following Family Independence Program related areas:

Quality Control Analyst.

Human Resources Developer providing FIP and ESA training.

Departmental Analyst in the county office as a Project Zero Coordinator (closely involved in the local office application of FIP policy).

Resource Program Analyst or Departmental Analyst work as a Family Independence program analyst responsible for activities such as assessing legislation, developing program policy, applying policy in case reviews, or serving as a policy and case consultant. Examples include Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF); Zone Family Independence Program (FIP) Specialist; Food Stamp Management Evaluation (FSME).

The following combinations of education and/or experience may be substituted for the education requirement:

One year of experience classified as a Departmental Analyst functioning as a Project Zero Coordinator and a bachelor's degree in any major.

Five years of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, and/or a Job Start Worker.

Four and half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and one year of college.

Three years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and two years of college.

One and a half years of Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or Job Start Worker experience and three years of college.

One year of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker, Migrant Program Worker, or a Job Start Worker and a bachelor's degree in any major.

Additional Requirements and Information

The office location for this position is at Monroe/Lenawee1040 S. Winter St, Ste 3013, Adrian, MI 49221 OR 903 S. Telegraph Rd., Suite A, Monroe, MI 48161. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

• 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
• Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan.

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.