Eligibility Specialist: Public Assistance & Family Support

State of Michigan; Baldwin Township (MI); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to support families by ensuring eligible benefits, assessing needs, and guiding referrals to appropriate agencies. The role emphasizes sharing MDHHS expectations and helping families pursue self-sufficiency.

This on-site position at the Lake County DHHS focuses on accurate determinations, information provision, and collaboration with community partners to connect residents with suitable programs.

Responsabilidades

• 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.
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Descripción del empleo

The State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to support families by ensuring eligible benefits, assessing needs, and guiding referrals to appropriate agencies. The role emphasizes sharing MDHHS expectations and helping families pursue self-sufficiency.

This on-site position at the Lake County DHHS focuses on accurate determinations, information provision, and collaboration with community partners to connect residents with suitable programs.