Eligibility Specialist: Help Families Access Benefits

State of Michigan; Menominee (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by ensuring applicants receive the type and level of assistance they are eligible for and by assessing their needs. You will provide information and referrals to connect families with the right services and contacts.

The role includes explaining MDHHS expectations and goals and encouraging families to become self-sufficient, with a remote/office hybrid work setup after an initial 6 months in-person period.

Responsibilities

• Ensure eligibility for public assistance for applicants
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to help meet those needs
• Provide families with MDHHS expectations and goals
• Encourage and guide families toward self-sufficiency

Job description

State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen families by ensuring applicants receive the type and level of assistance they are eligible for and by assessing their needs. You will provide information and referrals to connect families with the right services and contacts.

The role includes explaining MDHHS expectations and goals and encouraging families to become self-sufficient, with a remote/office hybrid work setup after an initial 6 months in-person period.