Clinton/Eaton County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; St. Johns (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan, through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by determining eligibility for public assistance and guiding referrals to help meet needs.

Join a mission-driven team focused on self-sufficiency, information provision, and connecting residents with available programs. This role emphasizes equity, dignity, and supporting diverse communities across Michigan.

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.

• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)
• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description
• Job Specification

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

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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