Lived Experience SME

MPHI is a Michigan-based and nationally engaged, non-profit public health institute. We are a team of teams, process and content experts, dedicated to building A world where tomorrow is healthier than today!

Title: Lived Experience SME

$23.43 - $29.42 / Posted Thru: 3-5-25

Part-Time - 25 Hours Per Week

Cover Letter Required with Application

Location: Hybrid - Lansing, MI Office

Purpose: The role of Lived Experience Subject Matter Expert (SME) is to infuse the Comprehensive Child Welfare Information System (CCWIS) with on-going support of an individual who has direct (lived) experience as a former child/youth in the foster care system. This role will report directly to the CCWIS Director so they can have input and influence on all the CCWIS modules.

• Provide expertise to the development of the new Child Welfare IT System (CCWIS).
• Serve as a key resource to all 5 product teams by engaging with product team members and attending regular meetings.
• Provide real time guidance and scenarios to product teams so that IT tools are built with end users and foster children in mind.
• Assist with written documentation of the CCWIS decisions and recommendations for all product teams.
• Attend and support presentations and leadership conversations as needed.
• Always represent the best interests of MDHHS and MPHI.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education: A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or certification.

Experience: One or more years' experience as a child in foster care. Experience in IT or IT related field.

Important Skills and Characteristics:

• Self-motivated and directed.
• Comfortable with providing presentations, trainings, and technical assistance.
• Strong organizational skills, and strong communication skills (verbal, written, electronic, etc.).
• Works well with a range of professionals, system partners and public users.
• Ability to use software applications (i.e., database, spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation programs) at proficient level.
• Comfortable with providing presentations and technical assistance.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: May require valid vehicle operator's license to perform duties of the position. Travel within the state, as needed.

IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.

"For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act."

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