Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 -Jackson County

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Jackson, MI seeks an Eligibility Specialist to determine eligibility for public assistance, assess needs, and provide information and referrals to help families access the support they need.

The role includes educating families about MDHHS goals and guiding them toward self-sufficiency, with a flexible work arrangement that may include remote or hybrid options after an initial in-person period.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include determining the type and level of public assistance for applicants.
• Assessing needs and providing information, referrals to agencies to help meet needs.
• Providing information about MDHHS goals and helping families become self-sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for public assistance programs for applicants.
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to appropriate services.
• Educate families about MDHHS goals and resources; support 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.

• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)
• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description
• Job Specification

Position Location/Remote Office: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This position may work remotely or work hybrid (remote/office). However, the first 6 months will be 100% in person. After 6 months, a hybrid or remote option may be available.

Position Locations: Jackson County MDHHS - 301 E. Louis Glick Hwy., Jackson, MI 49201

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.

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

For information about this posting, please contact Kearstyn Meyers at [e-mail].