Salary : $2,587.20 - $3,921.60 Biweekly
Location : Newaygo, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 4308-27-NEWAYGO-004-EST
Department: Health and Human Services - Counties
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 11/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)
Job Description Provide direct management of professional Children's Service's staff who investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect of children and who provide supervision of children foster care placement. Assign all new CPS and Foster Care cases and review cases to ensure compliance with agency policies, procedures, children's placement agency rules and federal laws. Monitor compliance with time and attendance expectations and follow progressive discipline guidelines when indicated. Provide children's service training to staff and implement new CPS and Foster Care Programs and Policies.
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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.
- 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.
- 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. Experience and Education EducationPossession of a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
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Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, interdisciplinary studies in social science, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, or in a human services-related counseling major.
ExperienceThree years of professional experience equivalent to a Services Specialist or Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11 or Family Independence Specialist P11.
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Two years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Manager 12.
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One year of experience equivalent to a Services Program Manager 13 , General Services Program Manager 13 or Family Independence Manager 13.
SELECTIVE POSITION REQUIREMENT (SPR): At least three years of child welfare experience equivalent to a Services Specialist
Other Considerations Two years of experience as a Services Specialist or a Family Independence Specialist in addition to one year of experience in one of the following areas:
• Human Resource Developer providing training to services staff in a services program area (e.g., a trainer for the Child Welfare Institute).
• Resource Program Analyst or Departmental Analyst work as a services program analyst responsible for activities such as assessing legislation, developing program policy, or serving as a policy and case consultant (e.g., foster care analyst, protective services analyst, zone service specialist)
• Departmental Analyst work in the Business Service Center (BSC) as a Child Welfare (CW) Analyst providing consultation and support from extensive policy knowledge across child welfare programs; tracking and monitoring performance and improvement efforts.
• Departmental Analyst work in the Business Service Center (BSC) as a Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst providing consultation and support from extensive policy knowledge across child welfare programs; tracking and monitoring performance and improvement efforts.
Additional Requirements and InformationThe physical location of this position is Newaygo County DHHS-1018 Newell Street, White Cloud, MI 49349. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.
Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
An applicant hired or promoted to a Services Program Manager position that involves the management of protective services, foster care services or adoption services must successfully complete a supervisory training program of at least 40 class hours; and, pass a competency-based performance evaluation of that training within three months after assuming the Services Program Manager position. The competency-based performance evaluation shall include a written examination.
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. 01
SOCPMGR13-15 - Do you possess a bachelor's or master's degree with a major in one of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensic psychology, education, community development, lawenforcement, behavioral science, gerontology, special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology, community services, family studies, family and/or childdevelopment, counseling psychology, criminal justice, human services, a human services-relatedcounseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in social science?ORA bachelor's degree in any major with at least 30 semester (45 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human services areas: social work, sociology, psychology, forensicpsychology, education, community development, law enforcement, behavioral science, gerontology,special education, education of the emotionally disturbed, education of the gifted, family ecology,community services, family studies, family and/or child development, counseling psychology, criminaljustice, human services, a human services-related counseling major, or interdisciplinary studies in socialscience? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts. (This question must be selected as the Factor Question in the Scoring Plan/Scoring Factor.)
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SOCPMGR3 - Do you possess one of the following?At least three years of professional experience equivalent to a Services Specialist or Family Independence Specialist, including at least one year equivalent to a Services Specialist P11 or Family Independence Specialist P11ORAt least Two years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Manager 12.OR At least one year of experience equivalent to a Services Program Manager 13, General Services Program Manager 13, or Family Independence Manager 13ORAt least two years of experience a
