Eligibility Specialist (Remote) — Help Michigan Families Thrive

State of Michigan; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance Benefits

Retirement Programs

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Bonus Programs

Military Pay Differential

Tax-Advantaged Programs

Student Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reduction

Professional Development

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules

Great Lakes and Great Times

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by determining eligibility for public assistance and guiding applicants to needed services.

You will assess needs, provide information, and make referrals to help families meet their needs while supporting self-sufficiency. This posting covers Gratiot and Shiawassee counties and MDHHS offices in Owosso and Ithaca.

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.
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Job description

The State of Michigan's MDHHS is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by determining eligibility for public assistance and guiding applicants to needed services.

You will assess needs, provide information, and make referrals to help families meet their needs while supporting self-sufficiency. This posting covers Gratiot and Shiawassee counties and MDHHS offices in Owosso and Ithaca.