Youth Specialist 7-E9 MCTI - Dorm
Davenport University
Plainwell, MI, USA
Posted on Apr 30, 2026
Job Description
- REPOSTING SECOND POSITION THAT WAS AVAILABLE. IF YOU ALREADY APPLIED,
YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY.
At the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, we are passionate about creating a positive, professional, and supportive work environment where we value our differences and are committed to being open and respectful to all our employees and the public we serve. Our Department provides the connections, expertise and innovative solutions to drive continued business growth, build vibrant communities, create affordable housing, generate tourism and attract and retain key talent to fill Michigan’s vast pipeline of opportunities. Learn more at www.michigan.gov/LEO.
Supervision of approximately 350 students with disabilities in a residential living environment. Responsible for health, safety, and well-being of these students. Handling of emergencies, transportation, crisis intervention, mediation and assisting students.
Position is expected to work the following days and hours:
Sunday & Monday midnight-8am and Tuesday-Thursday 2pm-10pm. This shift also includes holidays. There also may be the need to work weekends shift due to operational need or shift coverage.
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Required Education and Experience
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Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with a minimum of 15 semester (23term) credits in one or a combination of the following: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, family and/or child development, counseling and guidance, criminal justice, community services, family studies, counseling psychology, human services, education, early childhood education, secondary education, or special education.
Experience
Youth Specialist 7
No specific type or amount is required
Youth Specialist 8
One year of experience equivalent to a Youth Specialist 7
Youth Specialist E9
Two years of experience equivalent to a Youth Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Youth Specialist 8.
Alternate Education and Experience
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Youth Specialist 7 - E9
Four years of experience in the care or supervision of youths in a residential group setting providing case management services in mental health, substance abuse, domestic violence, delinquency, or other advocacy-related services for at-risk youth may be substituted for the education requirement.
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Three years of Youth Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Youth Aide E8 may be substituted for the education requirement.
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Bachelor's degree in any major with a with a minimum of 8 semester credits in one or a combination of the following: social work, sociology, psychology, family ecology, family and/or child development, counseling and guidance, criminal justice, community services, family studies, counseling psychology, human services, education, early childhood education, secondary education, or special education may be substituted for the education requirement. Additional Requirements and Information
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Any individual with a felony conviction, or who has a pending felony charge, is ineligible for consideration for employment.
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Please attach a cover letter, detailed resume, and your official college transcript(s) to your application. For our purposes, "official college transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred, date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal. A scanned or electronic copy is acceptable, if it contains the elements listed above. The college/university does not have to send the transcript directly to LEO. For more information regarding official transcripts, click here (Download PDF reader).
Applicants who possess a degree from a foreign college or university must have their academic credentials evaluated or converted into U.S. educational equivalents unless the degree has been recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Go to evaluators for a list of accepted organizations that evaluate foreign credentials. Failure to provide this evaluation at the time of application may result in you being screened out of the process.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
All classified employees are subject to Civil Service Rule 2-8 Ethical Standards and Conduct and will be expected to disclose any personal and financial interests that may conflict with official duties as a classified employee.
All newly hired state employees are required to submit and pass a pre-employment drug test prior to their actual appointment. Certain positions within the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity may also require state criminal, fingerprint-based and driving record background checks. Any position offer will be conditional until results of the background checks and drug test indicate eligibility for employment.
The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the NEOGOV applicant support at 855-524-5627.
View the classification specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/Y/YouthSpecialist.pdf (Download PDF reader)
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
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