Native American Outreach Worker - Baraga

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.

Position identifies the needs of Native Americans, their families, and communities, and undertakes activities to meet those needs through cultural sensitivity.  These activities are designed to strengthen Native American families by breaking down the barriers that inhibit economic and social self-sufficiency.  A primary goal being the prevention of neglect, abuse, and exploitation of Native American children and families

Position Description

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:  InstructionsEducation

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

Experience

Native American Outreach Worker 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Native American Outreach Worker 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Native American Outreach Worker 8.

Native American Outreach Worker E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Native American Outreach Worker, including one year of experience equivalent to the Native American Outreach Worker 9.Native American Outreach Worker 8 - E10

Four years of full-time experience providing outreach services to the Native American Community may be substituted for the education requirement. Outreach services are defined as conducting weekly parenting classes; working with school children one on one; arranging transportation for medical visits; grant writing/fundraising activities to assist tribal children and families, collaborating with Department of Health and Human Services Services Specialists on Prevention Foster Care and Children's Protective Services cases; assisting with applications for the Family Independence Program, Supplementary Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/Food Assistance and Medical Assistance; going on home calls with Children's Protective Services and Foster Care workers; reunification home visits; finding shelter for the homeless; helping resolve domestic violence situations; assisting with applications for utility shutoffs; providing cultural diversity training; grant writing; opening and carrying a prevention caseload; adoption home studies; mediating with the public school system; teaching homemaker classes; supervising Children's Foster Care visits; assisting in job placement; arranging volunteer transportation; arranging food distribution to remote areas; assisting with federal and state taxes; conducting genealogical research; participating in a volunteer program that provides services to children and families in the areas of food, clothing, and housing such as a community food bank, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Salvation Army, etc.; serving as a county's emergency services worker for Native Americans; supervising AmeriCorps workers; assisting in loan applications for housing; working with elders to arrange funerals/burial assistance applications; developing a resource directory; assisting with guardianship; counseling for substance abuse; case consultation in Foster Care, Children's Protective Services, and delinquency; making presentations to schools; and assisting Native American families in court.

This position has a Selective Position Requirement (SPR) that all applicants must meet in order to be considered qualified for the position:

Possess at least one (1) year of experience working with the Native American population in areas such as housing, employment, health services, Native American rights, or public assistance.

The office location for this position is at 108 MAIN AVE; BARAGA, MI 49908 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.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.  Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• 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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

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.

Departments reserve the right to remove postings prior to the closing date based on the number of applications received.

For more information regarding this vacancy you may contact Ellicia Jackson at JacksonE28@michigan.gov.

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.

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