Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Manistique (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services, seeks an Eligibility Specialist to help families access the right public assistance by accurately determining eligibility and directing applicants to benefits they qualify for.

Based in Schoolcraft County with potential hybrid or remote options, the role involves assessing needs, providing information, making referrals to agencies, and guiding families toward self-sufficiency aligned with MDHHS goals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicants receive the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to help meet those needs.
• Provide information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• Encourage and guide 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 assistancereceivesthe 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.

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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]