Home Aide - Mecosta/Osceola County

About the role

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 Plan.

This position will assist economically or culturally marginalized individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder to strengthen stability, increase safety, and improve overall functioning in the home. Is responsible for the more taxing and sensitive situations, problems, and clients.

Provides frequent and repeated support to help individuals navigate treatment options, understand provider intake requirements, and access community-based services. Offers hands-on assistance with transportation, appointment coordination, and strategies that reinforce sobriety planning, relapse prevention, and long-term recovery.

Engages individuals and families in service planning to reduce barriers, build protective factors, and promote healthier functioning and family stability. Other administrative tasks as assigned.

Position Description

View the job specification here: 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.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions

Education

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.

Experience

Home Aide 6

No specific type or amount is required.

Home Aide 7

One year of experience equivalent to a Home Aide 6.

Home Aide E8

• Two years of experience equivalent to a Home Aide, including one year equivalent to a
• Home Aide 7.
• *This position is being reposted. There is no need to re-apply. If you have already applied, your application is being taken into consideration.*
• This position is being filled as a limited term assignment with the potential to become permanent, but it's never guaranteed.
• The physical location of this position is Mecosta County MDHHS. 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 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.
• 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 reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
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