Gladwin/Midland County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to support Michigan families with public assistance eligibility, needs assessment, and referrals. The role involves assisting applicants to receive the appropriate level of support and information to help them achieve self-sufficiency.

Posting covers vacancies in Gladwin County and Midland County, with a ten-week classroom and on-the-job training for new hires.

Responsibilities

• Determine the type and level of public assistance applicants are eligible for.
• Assess needs and provide information, referrals, or contacts to assist clients.
• Explain MDHHS expectations and goals to families.
• Guide families toward self-sufficiency.

Job description

The role of the Eligibility Specialist is to strengthen Michigan families by:

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistancereceivesthe 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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This posting will be used to fill vacancies (limited term and permanent) in both Gladwin County and Midland County.

Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a ten-week training that includes both Classroom Training and On the Job Training.

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

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