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Position functions as a professional staff assistant to the Director of the Bureau of Specialty Behavioral Health Services of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. The primary responsibilities include providing strategic direction specific to Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities matters, providing facilitation and oversight in the development and implementation of behavioral health policies and procedures, serving as the liaison between the Bureau and MI Kids Now initiative, and collaboration with all MDHHS administrations on key policy initiatives. Responsibilities also include coordinating activities for the Bureau Director; reviewing policy development and changes; analysis; research; developing documents, reports, and correspondence; and representing the Bureau Director's viewpoint in meetings with agency staff.
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 on 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. if applicable, 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 Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
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Four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level or one year equivalent to the advanced (12) level.
Preferred: At least five years or more experience working on behavioral health programs. The physical location of this position is 400 S. Pine St, Lansing 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.
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:
o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
o Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
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. Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. 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.
The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about this specific position, please email . Please reference the job posting number in subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities!
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