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State of Michigan

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Program Manager - Social Work Department

Westland, MI
Full-time
Posted 1/12/2026
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Team Leadership
Program Management
Client Relationship Management

Compensation

Salary Range

$Not specified

Responsibilities

Oversee and evaluate social work programs, staff training, and program development within the department.

Requirements

Requires a master's in social work, four years of professional social work experience including two at a senior level, and registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners.

Full Description

The MDHHS 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 our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.(Download PDF reader) The employee functions as a first-line professional manager of professional positions in a standard work area. This position functions within WRPH as the Clinical Social Work Manager, who oversees programs within the department. The position is responsible for assisting in the management, direction, development, and evaluation of all aspects of the Social Work Department. Responsibilities include oversight of programs such as the Substance Use Disorder Advisory Board, the Centralized Activity Program (CAP), the internship program, and staff training. The preferred and appointed candidate will be subject to pre-employment, random, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty and follow-up drug and/or alcohol testing. To be considered for this position you must: • Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. • Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. • Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. • If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions(Download PDF reader) Education Possession of a master's degree in social work. Experience Four years of professional experience equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker, including two years equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker P11 or one year equivalent to a Clinical Social Worker 12. Registration as a social worker by the Michigan Board of Examiners of Social Workers is required. View the job specification at: CSW Manager 13-15 View the position description at: CSW Manager-Program Manager The physical location of this position is 30901 Palmer Rd Westland MI 48186. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applications 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. As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal record check. The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. 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. Follow us on Linkedin.com for more job opportunities. #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes Accommodations If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA Coordinator (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy. Inquiries regarding this posting should be sent to MDHHS-WRPHvacancies@michigan.gov.

This job posting was last updated on 1/15/2026

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