Eligibility & Public Assistance Specialist

State-of-Michigan; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to help strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance and by assessing needs. You will provide information, explain program goals, and arrange referrals to connect families with essential services.

The role emphasizes empowering families toward self-sufficiency while upholding MDHHS standards. Based in Michigan with potential hybrid arrangements, the position supports a mission-driven team

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

MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to help strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance and by assessing needs. You will provide information, explain program goals, and arrange referrals to connect families with essential services.

The role emphasizes empowering families toward self-sufficiency while upholding MDHHS standards. Based in Michigan with potential hybrid arrangements, the position supports a mission-driven team