State of Michigan Hiring for Employment and Education Counselor 9-P11 at Jackson, MI Full Time

The Skills Developer provides guidance and counseling functions to inmates inside prisons and follows up with FOA once on parole to collect data. This position helps to prepare and place individuals seeking employment in conjunction with Prisoner Education and Prisoner Reentry programs at state prison and camp facilities. It takes direction from the School Principal and Education Manager. This position travels to various prisons on a weekly basis, which could require varying work hours due to the travel

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor’s degree with a major in guidance and counseling, sociology, psychology, or social work.

Experience

Employment Counselor 9

No specific type or amount is required.

Employment Counselor 10

One year of professional experience counseling and placing individuals seeking employment equivalent to an Employment Counselor 9.

Employment Counselor P11

Two years of professional experience counseling and placing individuals seeking employment equivalent to an Employment Counselor, including one year equivalent to an Employment Counselor 10.

Additional Requirements and Information

View the entire job specification at: Employment Counselor.

Position Description: https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/Employment%20Counselor%209-11.pdf (Download PDF reader)

The Michigan Department Of Corrections may screen out individuals who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. An applicant who has been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony shall not be eligible for employment until one year year after satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation. However, an applicant with a conviction for a violation of the controlled substance act or criminal sexual conduct in any jurisdiction, including the military, will be ineligible for consideration for employment by the Department of Corrections

NOTE: Please be sure that your application materials are complete and detailed. Giving detail on your previous work duties and tasks will allow for a thorough review of your qualifications. Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your OFFICIAL college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date, with registrar name. (un-official or web-based transcripts will not be accepted)

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct link: . Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered. If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please contact the MI HR Service Center toll free at 877-766-6447.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits.This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts.Leave TimeFull-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.HolidaysState employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year.Alternative Work SchedulesFlexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.Insurance and Other BenefitsEligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits/new-employeePaid Parental LeaveProvides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.Deferred CompensationEmployees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks.RetirementEmployees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.