Lapeer County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Lapeer (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDHHS seeks an Eligibility Specialist to assist Michigan families from the Lapeer area. You will determine the type and level of public assistance applicants qualify for, provide information, and arrange referrals to help meet needs while guiding families toward self-sufficiency.

In this role you will communicate program expectations, ensure accurate benefit determination, and support clients in navigating MDHHS services to promote a healthy, stable community.

Job description

Job Description

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

• 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.
• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)
• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description
• Job Specification

• 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.
• Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)
• Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description
• Job Specification

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

This position is located in Lapeer, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 1505 Suncrest Drive, Lapeer, MI 48446.

Required Education And Experience

Alternate Education and Experience

Additional Requirements And Information

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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Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.