Eligibility Specialist: Help Families Access Benefits

State-of-Michigan; Muskegon Heights (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Eligibility Specialist role at State of Michigan's MDHHS in Muskegon Heights focuses on helping Michigan families access the correct level of public assistance, assess needs, and guide them toward self-sufficiency. The position may allow remote or hybrid work within Michigan.

Selected candidates will work to provide information about MDHHS expectations, coordinate with agencies, and support families throughout the application process, contributing to a healthy, self-reliant community.

Qualifications

• Assess eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Provide information and refer families to agencies to meet needs.
• Explain MDHHS expectations and goals to families.
• Encourage self-sufficiency among families.

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 referrals and/or contacts to persons/agencies to help them meet their needs.

Job description

The Eligibility Specialist role at State of Michigan's MDHHS in Muskegon Heights focuses on helping Michigan families access the correct level of public assistance, assess needs, and guide them toward self-sufficiency. The position may allow remote or hybrid work within Michigan.

Selected candidates will work to provide information about MDHHS expectations, coordinate with agencies, and support families throughout the application process, contributing to a healthy, self-reliant community.