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State of Michigan Child Care Worker 8-E9 - Pediatric Mental Health Tech - WRPH Child and Adolescent Services in Westland, Michigan
Child Care Worker 8-E9 - Pediatric Mental Health Tech - WRPH Child and Adolescent Services
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Child Care Worker 8-E9 - Pediatric Mental Health Tech - WRPH Child and Adolescent Services
Salary
$21.83 - $27.93 Hourly
Location
Westland, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
3906-24-WRPH-Child Care Worker
Department
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Opening Date
09/30/2023
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
AFSCME (AFSCME)
Description
Benefits
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Job Description
Immediate Openings Available
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.
The Child Care Worker is responsible for providing direct care service to children and adolescents under the supervision of a registered nurse. The Child Care Worker maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for the patient/patient group. The Child Care Worker provides physical care, support, guidance and supervision in daily activities consistent with the treatment plan and milieu program. The Child Care Worker implements aspects of the treatment plan through patient interactions, teaching and developing self care and social skills and organizing and participating in patient activities.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/CCW%20PD.pdf)
Job Specification
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.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.
See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions (http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
Required Education and Experience
Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits), including 15 semester (22 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human service areas: psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, special education, audiology, speech pathology, recreation therapy, music therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child care, child development counseling and guidance, human services, family relations, behavioral science, or a related field.
Experience
Child Care Worker 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Child Care Worker E9
One year of experience equivalent to a Child Care Worker 8 and completion of the Department of Health and Human Services' approved training program.
Alternate Education and Experience
Alternate Education and Experience
Child Care Worker 8
Three years of experience as a Youth Specialist may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
Additional Requirements and Information
Current vacancies are for the PM Shift (2:30pm - 10:30pm) and MN Shift (10:30pm - 7:00am).
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications interviewed will be notified of the results.
This position is located at 30901 Palmer Rd. Westland, MI 48186 and the selected incumbent will be required to physically report to this office. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.
The department reserves the rights to close positions prior to their original end dates once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.
Questions related to this position may be directed to MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov .
State 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.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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CHCRWKR - Do you possess one of the following: at least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits), including at least 15 semester (22 term) credits in one or a combination of the following human service areas: psychology, sociology, social work, nursing, special education, audiology, speech pathology, recreation therapy, music therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, child care, child development counseling and guidance, human services, family relations, behavioral science or a related field? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least three years of experience as a Youth Specialist in state government?
Yes
No
02
CHCRWKR - Please select your level of experience.
None
At least one year of experience equivalent to a Child Care Worker and completion of the Department of Health and Human Service's approved training program.
At least three years of experience as a Youth Specialist in state government.
03
Do you possess a valid/unrestricted Michigan driver's license?
Yes
No
04
Please provide your driver's license number and expiration date. If you do not possess a valid/unrestricted driver's license, respond N/A.
05
Do you have any direct care experience?
Yes
No
06
Briefly describe your experience in direct care.
07
Please select which shifts you are interested in.
AM/1st Shift (7:00am-3:00pm)
PM/2nd shift (2:30pm-10:30pm)
MN/3rd Shift (10:30pm-7:00am)
08
How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?
09
*From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above
10
Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.)
I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me
11
*Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
Yes
No
12
Are you willing and able to take and pass a physical examination specific to the ability to perform the physical related functions of this position listed in the position description?
Yes
No
13
*Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Human Services Central Registry?
Yes
No
14
*Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?
Yes
No
15
Did you attach a copy of your resume and official college transcripts to your application? (Failure to do so will result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
16
Please provide the names and telephone numbers of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor. Your current supervisor will only be contacted if you are considered for this position. This information is required.
Required Question
Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Health and Human Services - Walter Reuther Psychiatric Hospital
Address
Office of Human Resources
30901 Palmer Rd.
Westland, Michigan, 48186
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