Barry County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Hastings (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Michigan is seeking an Assistance Payments Worker to ensure eligible families receive the appropriate type and level of public assistance, assess needs, and provide information while making referrals to support services. The role involves guiding families toward self-sufficiency and helping them meet program requirements.

Selected candidates may work remotely or on a hybrid schedule within Michigan; location will be confirmed at interview.

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 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.

Job description

Job Description

• 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.


• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)


• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description


• Job Specification

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.

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

Accommodations: If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.