Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Monroe/Lenawee County

State of Michigan; Adrian (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring eligible assistance types and levels are provided. You will assess needs, share information about MDHHS goals, and guide families toward self-sufficiency.

The role supports a hybrid work model with both remote and office presence at MDHHS locations in Michigan, including Monroe and Adrian.

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 giving them appropriate 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)

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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• Job Specification

The office locations for this position are located at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 903 S Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48161 OR 1040 S. Winter St. Suite 3013. Adrian, MI 49221. This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid 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.

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Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.