Ingham County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

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

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring eligible applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance. The role includes assessing needs, providing information, and making referrals to assist families in meeting their goals.

MDHHS information will be shared with families, and staff will guide them toward self-sufficiency. Note that after a nine-month in-office period, remote or hybrid work options may be considered based on

Responsibilities

• Ensures that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Assesses needs of each person/family and provides information and referrals to help meet those needs.
• Provides families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
• Encourages and helps families in their efforts to become self-supporting.

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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• Job Specification

Based on performance, operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered after successfully completing 9 months to one year of in-office work.

Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.

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.

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.