Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Cheboygan

State of Michigan; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, through the Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive appropriate assistance and by assessing needs and providing information and referrals. The role emphasizes guiding families toward self-sufficiency within Michigan.

Selected candidates may have remote or hybrid work options within Michigan, with location and schedule confirmed at interview.

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 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.

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This position is located in Cheboygan, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 827 South Huron Street, Cheboygan, MI 49721-2209.
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.

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