LTA Assistance Payments Worker 8-P11 - Chippewa and Mackinac County

State-of-Michigan; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by assessing eligibility for public assistance and guiding clients through benefits and referrals. The role emphasizes informing families about program goals and supporting efforts toward self-sufficiency.

Remote work or hybrid scheduling may be considered within Michigan, with location and schedule confirmed at interview.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate applicant eligibility for public assistance and determine appropriate benefits.
• Assess needs, provide information, and make referrals to relevant agencies to support client goals.
• Explain MDHHS expectations and program goals to families to foster understanding and compliance.
• Encourage and guide families toward self-sufficiency by connecting them with resources and supports.

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

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

The physical location of this position is Chippewa and Mackinac. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

This position is being filled as LTA with the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.

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