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Job Description This is an immediate vacancy and all qualified Applicants are encouraged to apply Michigan Families need your help...... JOB SUMMARY: The Services Specialist will utilize child welfare practice skills to ensure children are protected from abuse and neglect. When child abuse or neglect is indicated, specialists work closely with families and the legal system toward a goal of reunification, independent living, or other permanent living situation. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE: Assessing allegations of child abuse or neglect and taking necessary steps to protect children. This could mean removing a child from a family. Developing working relationships with people who strongly dislike DHHS because of their personal history or the reputation of child protective agencies in general. Learning about cultures, traditions, and lifestyles different from your own and developing cultural competencies to understand how to determine child safety and well-being...