Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Cass County

State of Michigan; Cassopolis (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eligibility Specialist role at MDHHS strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the appropriate type and level of public assistance based on their eligibility. You will assess needs, provide information, and make referrals to community resources to help families access support.

Selected candidates may work remotely or in a hybrid schedule within Michigan; the position is located at 325 M66, Cassopolis, MI 49031.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance based on eligibility.
• Assess needs and provide information, referrals, and contacts to help meet those needs.
• Share information about the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) expectations and goals with families.
• Encourage and guide families toward self-sufficiency.

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 325 M66, Cassopolis, MI 49031. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

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