Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Benzie/Manistee/Mason

Michigan AG; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the type and level of public assistance they are eligible for, and by assessing needs and providing information, referrals, and connections to assistive services. Roles may be based in Benzie, Manistee, or Mason DHHS, with potential remote or hybrid arrangements based on operations.

The department emphasizes diversity, veteran-friendly employment, and helping residents achieve

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicants receive the type and level of public assistance for which they are eligible.
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to services and contacts to help meet those needs.
• Provide families with information about the MDHHS expectations and goals.

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.

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The physical location of this position could be Benzie DHHS, Manistee DHHS, or Mason DHHS. 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.

This posting is being used to hire both permanent and limited term positions. Limited term positions have the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.

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