Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Kent County

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

Job summary

State of Michigan’s MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist in Grand Rapids to strengthen families by determining the correct type and level of public assistance for applicants. You will assess needs, provide referrals to relevant agencies, and share information about MDHHS goals to promote wellbeing.

Remote or hybrid work may be considered; final work location and schedule should be confirmed at interview. The role emphasizes helping families become self-sufficient within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include determining eligibility for public assistance and ensuring families receive appropriate benefits.
• Assessing needs and providing referrals to agencies to help meet family needs.
• Informing families about MDHHS expectations and goals.
• Encouraging families to achieve self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

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

The physical location of this position is 121 Martin Luther King Jr Street, S.E., Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49507. 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.

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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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