Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - St. Joseph County

State of Michigan; Centreville (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan, via the MDHHS, seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by ensuring applicants receive the correct benefits, assessing needs, and making referrals to assist networks. The role includes informing families about MDHHS goals and supporting their path to self-sufficiency.

Selected candidates may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule; location is within Michigan with schedule confirmed at interview. The agency emphasizes a diverse, dignified, fair workplace.

Responsibilities

• Ensure applicants receive the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to help families meet their needs.
• Inform families about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• 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.

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The physical location of this position is 692 E Main St, Centreville, 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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