Assistance Payments Specialist — Hybrid/Remote

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking candidates for Assistance Payments Worker roles across Ionia and Montcalm counties. The posting outlines various education paths and multiple experience levels, including E8 to E11 equivalents, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Qualified applicants should have two years of college or substitutions listed, and be prepared to guide families toward self-sufficiency while meeting program expectations.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
• Experience as Assistance Payments Worker 8/9/E10/11 or equivalent roles.
• Alternate education substitutions described in the posting.
• Ability to work across Ionia and Montcalm county offices; remote/hybrid may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that each person/family applying for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Assessing the needs of each person/family and providing information and referrals to help meet their needs.
• Providing all families with information about MDHHS expectations and goals.
• Encouraging and guiding families to become self-sufficient.

Education

Two years of college

Alternate Education: 4 years admin support

One year college + 3 years admin support substitute

Three years experience equivalents

Job description

The State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking candidates for Assistance Payments Worker roles across Ionia and Montcalm counties. The posting outlines various education paths and multiple experience levels, including E8 to E11 equivalents, with flexibility for remote or hybrid work arrangements.

Qualified applicants should have two years of college or substitutions listed, and be prepared to guide families toward self-sufficiency while meeting program expectations.