Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Mecosta/Osceola County

State-of-Michigan; Big Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by determining eligibility for public assistance, assessing needs, and guiding referrals to appropriate services and supports.

This role supports families in understanding program expectations and encourages self-sufficiency, with initial in-person work for six months and potential remote or hybrid work thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for
• Assessing the needs of each person/family and providing information and making referrals/contacts to assist them
• 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 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:

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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 Location:

800 Water Tower Rd

Big Rapids, MI 49307

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.