Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State-of-Michigan; Manistique (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) invites applications for the Eligibility Specialist role. Based in Schoolcraft County, the position focuses on ensuring applicants receive the eligible type and level of public assistance, assessing needs, and making referrals to help families meet their goals.

MDHHS emphasizes diversity, equity, and veteran-friendly hiring. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for
• Assessing the needs of each person/family and giving them appropriate information and making any referrals and/or contacts to persons/agencies to help them meet their needs.
• Providing all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self supporting.

Job description

The role of the Eligibility Specialist is to strengthen Michigan families by:

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for


• Assessing the needs of each person/family and giving them appropriate information and making any referrals and/or contacts to persons/agencies to help them meet their needs.


• Providing all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).


• Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self supporting.

• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)


• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description


• Job Specification

The physical location of this position is Schoolcraft County. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

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.

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

For further information regarding this posting please contact Mikkie Morley at [e-mail]