Livingston County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Howell (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance.

You will assess the needs of individuals and families, provide information and referrals to connect them with services, explain MDHHS expectations, and guide clients toward self-sufficiency.

The role may be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement, with an office located in Howell, MI.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that applicants receive the correct type and level of public assistance
• Assessing the needs of individuals and families and providing information and referrals to connect them with services
• Explaining the expectations and goals of MDHHS to families
• Encouraging and guiding 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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Position Location/Remote Office: This position may work remotely or work hybrid (remote/office). The office is located at 2300 East Grand River, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

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 MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

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

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