Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Ottawa County

State of Michigan; Holland (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by evaluating applications and determining the type and level of public assistance for which they are eligible.

The role involves assessing needs, providing information, and making referrals to help families meet their needs, while guiding them toward self-sufficiency within the MDHHS framework.

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 to persons/agencies to help 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 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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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 Locations:

Ottawa County MDHHS - 12185 James Street, Holland, MI 49424

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].