Adult Foster Care ConsultantPrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/newprint/4516378) ApplyAdult Foster Care ConsultantSalary$29.89 - $44.73 HourlyLocation Various, MIJob TypePermanent Full TimeJob Number6401-24-BCHS-020 AFC P11/12DepartmentLicensing and Regulatory Affairs - LARAOpening Date05/22/2024Closing Date5/29/2024 5:00 PM EasternBargaining UnitUNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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Job DescriptionEmployees in this class provide consultation and make evaluations of new and existing facilities, and recommend the issuance or non-issuance of licenses based on adult foster care statute, administrative rules, and departmental policies. Some areas of the state also provide the same enforcement activities for homes for the aged. The work requires travel.Adult Foster Care Consultant 12 – Senior Worker performs on a regular basis adult foster care licensing assignments which are recognized by the Department of Civil Service as more complex than those assigned at the experienced level. This position must investigate, analyze, and write detailed reports on inspection and investigation concerns/issues and complex allegations involving residents with histories of behavioral diagnosis of serious aggression, suicidal thoughts, and serious self-harm and harm to others or death at adult foster care homes. NOTE: The primary duties assigned to this position are typically in Isabella and Clare Counties, as well as surrounding counties.Adult Foster Care Consultant P11 -POSITION DESCRIPTION (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/AFCP11020 pd.pdf) Adult Foster Care Consultant 12 - POSITION DESCRIPTION (https://MCSC.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/AFC12020pd.pdf) LARA is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly EmployerRequired Education and ExperienceEducationPossession of a master's degree with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, gerontology, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, family ecology, criminal justice, or family studies.ExperienceAdult Foster Care Consultant P11Four years of professional experience as an adult services worker, children's foster care worker, or children's protective services worker, including two years equivalent to a Services Specialist P11.Adult Foster Care Consultant 12Five years of professional experience as an adult services worker, children’s foster care worker, or children’s protective services worker, including three years equivalent to a Services Specialist P11; OR five years of professional experience providing service or care to residents of adult foster care homes or homes for the aged.Additional Requirements and InformationView the entire job specification at:http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AdultFosterCareConsultant120757.pdfState 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 atwww.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 athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc. Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper 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 take12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately 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.Information (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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. 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Updated: 2/28/2401 ADUFCST - Do you possess at least a a master's degree with a major in social work, psychology, sociology, gerontology, rehabilitation counseling, guidance and counseling, special education, family ecology, criminal justice, or family studies? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
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ADUFCST – Do you possess at least four years of professional experience as an adult services worker, children's foster care worker, or children's protective services worker, including three years equivalent to a Services Specialist P11; OR five years of professional experience providing service or care to residents of adult foster care homes or homes for the aged?
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What do you see as the role of an adult foster care licensing consultant?
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The adult foster care administrative rules require minimum standards be met. Some licensees do not wish to provide anything above the minimum standards and in some cases, may even wish to operate below the standards. How would you handle these situations?
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What would you do when you must make a decision and there is no clear policy or procedure that applies to the situation?
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Describe any specific professional experiences you have had which you believe qualify you for this position.
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Did you attach a copy of your official college master's transcript? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
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AgencyState of MichiganDepartmentLicensing and Regulatory Affairs - [email protected] West OttawaLansing, Michigan, 48933Phone517-241-1196517-335-9700ApplyPlease verify your email addressVerify Email