Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 Presque Isle

State of Michigan; Rogers City (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Veteran-friendly employer

Job summary

State of Michigan, Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) in Rogers City, Michigan, seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by ensuring applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance and by guiding them toward self-sufficiency.

The role may offer remote or hybrid options within Michigan; candidates should confirm work location at interview. MDHHS emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and purpose-driven service to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assess eligibility for public assistance and determine appropriate type and level of benefits.
• Assess needs and provide information, referrals, and contacts to help meet needs.
• Provide all families with 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 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 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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The physical location of this position is 164 Fourth Street Rogers City, Mi. 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.

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 further information regarding this posting please contact Mikkie Morley at [e-mail]