Michigan department of health and human services wayne county

The Michigan Department of Human Services, or DHHS, helps individuals and families meet financial, medical, and social needs and assists people in becoming self-sufficient. The Michigan Department of Human Services, formerly The Family Independence Agency, also helps protect children and adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The Michigan Department of Human Services administrative office is in Lansing. There is at least one DHHS office in each county. There are 34 offices in Wayne County. You can call any office and they will direct you to your correct local office.

The DHHS can help you apply for Medicaid, Food Stamps, and Adult Home Help. More information on these services is available on The Take Charge Helpline. The Michigan Department of Human Services also offers numerous other personal and financial services.

For more information, visit them online at www.michigan.gov/mdhhs

Phone code: 1315

Job Description

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services 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 MDHHS Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

This posting will be used to fill multiple E-level Regulation Agent vacancies with the OIG in Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties


This Regulation Agent position will conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs.  Positive investigation results are typically forwarded for prosecution or are addressed through administrative review.  Investigative outcomes include criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment and program disqualification.  Investigators make program improvement recommendations based on their results.

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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.
  • attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
  • attach a cover letter.
  • 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.
  • attach a recent educational or professional writing sample that you have authored.
Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions
Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice is preferred.

Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - No specific type or amount is required.

Regulation Agent 10 - One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9. 

Regulation Agent P11 - Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternative Education and Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - Two years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. 

Regulation Agent 10 - Three years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. 

Regulation Agent P11 - Four years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

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.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration.  Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results. 

Position Location/Remote Office:  The office location for this position will be at an MDHHS facility located in Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County however,

this position has the ability to work hybrid

(combination of remote and office).  Selected candidates who have been approved to

work hybrid

must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Michigan department of health and human services wayne county
Michigan department of health and human services wayne county
Michigan department of health and human services wayne county

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

  • A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. 
  • A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
  • Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.  Due to the nature of this position, an additional extensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy.

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.

For information or questions about this position, please email Kanisha Cartwright at . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

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MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer 

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 Time

Full-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.

Holidays

State 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 Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.

Insurance and Other Benefits

Eligible 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-employee

Paid Parental Leave

Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.

Deferred Compensation

Employees 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.

Retirement

Employees 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.

01

Do you possess one of the following? A bachelor's degree or higher in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field. OR At least two to five (2-5) years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency.

  • Yes
  • No

02

Please select your level of experience.

  • None
  • At least one year of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.
  • At least two years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.
  • At least three years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent.

03

Do you possess a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice?

  • Yes
  • No

04

Discuss your knowledge, training and experience with and knowledge with conducting criminal investigations. If you do not possess any, write N/A.

    05

    What skills and abilities do you have that you feel best qualifies you for this position?

      06

      How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

        07

        Select the counties that you are interested in working (you may select more than one):

        • Macomb
        • Oakland
        • Wayne

        08

        Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, list full name, state of issuance, license number, and expiration date. If no, write N/A.

          09

          From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

          • A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
          • A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status
          • A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
          • A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
          • None of the above

          10

          Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as a Regulation Agent-E (9-P11 levels) and interested in moving to the same class and level at this location?

          • Yes
          • No

          11

          Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

          • I have been dismissed within the last two years
          • I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
          • I have been suspended without pay within the last two years
          • I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
          • I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
          • I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
          • I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

          12

          Do you have any objection to being fingerprinted or drug tested?

          • Yes
          • No

          13

          Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

          • Yes
          • No

          14

          Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

          • Yes
          • No

          15

          I acknowledge that I have (select all that apply): Failure to provide any of the following documents may result in your application being screened out.

          • Attached a cover letter.
          • Attached a resume.
          • Attached a copy of official college transcripts.
          • Attached a recent educational or professional writing sample that I have authored.
          • Not provided any of the documents listed above.

          Required Question

          What does the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services do?

          The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is a principal department of state of Michigan, headquartered in Lansing, that provides public assistance, child and family welfare services, and oversees health policy and management, including mental health and substance abuse services.

          What type of services does the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services offer?

          MDHHS services include: food assistance, cash assistance, child care, medical assistance, home weatherization, utility assistance, burial services, child support, foster care and adoption, abuse and neglect.

          How do I speak to someone at DHS Michigan?

          If you have questions about your case, you can call 1-844-4MI-DHHS (1-844-464-3447).

          How can I check the status of my food stamp case in Michigan?

          MiBridges is an online site (https://www.mibridges.michigan.gov/access/) where clients can explore potential eligibility, apply for Food Assistance benefits, apply for Energy SER State Emergency Relief, view their case information, or report changes to their specialist.