Human Services Worker jobs in Livonia, MI

Who We Are

Dignity and respect are simple human gifts belonging to all. Since 1976, Spectrum has worked to strengthen children, families, and communities across the state of Michigan. Each day, more than 1,450 children, teens, and adults who deal with mental, physical, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges find help in a Spectrum program. And we are gratified they do.

Services we provide

Spectrum Child and Family Services supports our community’s children and teens who are delinquent, have been neglected/abused or abandoned, are medically fragile, multiple handicapped, dually diagnosed, and behaviorally and/or emotionally impaired. Our programs support a population with constantly changing needs, and our goal is to strengthen and empower the families so they become self-sufficient, stable, and competent.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Under the general direction of the Parent Aide Services Supervisor, the Parent Aide Worker provides needed and appropriate intensive, concrete services to children and their families involved in the Advance Parent Education Home-Based Services Program. The Parent Aide coordinates the delivery of services as required by the State of Michigan Law and applicable Service Standards to increase the family's ability to function successfully in its community. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field.

A valid MI Driever license is required. 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Works a flexible schedule, provides direct services to appropriately eligible and referred families, and explores all other funding opportunities prior to requesting specific assistance fund expenditures.  

We offer the following great benefits:

• BCBS Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) with employer match
• Paid time off
• 9 Paid Holidays (including Juneteenth)
• Mileage reimbursement