Migrant Program Worker 8-E10 (Berrien County)

State of Michigan; Benton Harbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS) seeks a Migrant Program Worker to interview seasonal farmworkers, assess needs, and provide referrals to financial assistance and health services. This role supports farmworker families in Benton Harbor and surrounding areas, with emphasis on bilingual communication in Spanish and English.

Education required: completion of two years of college; experience includes Migrant Program Worker levels.

Qualifications

• Selective Position Requirement: Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.
• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
• Experience as Migrant Program Worker levels W8/W9/E10 as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, assess their needs, provide guidance and referrals to assist with needs.
• Inform migrant farmworkers about MDHHS requirements and eligibility for financial assistance.
• Help farmworkers stay informed on methods and services to maintain health and wellness, and receive referrals.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits)

Job description

Job Description

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.

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.

Ensure that seasonal farmworkers and their families receive the correct type and amount of assistance. This is accomplished by interviewing clients, assessing their needs, providing guidance and encouragement and making the proper referrals to assist with those needs. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing this special population with information about MDHHS requirements and expectations concerning eligibility for financial assistance. This position also helps farmworkers to be informed on methods and services to maintain health and wellness, and receive referrals for eligible services.

Position Description

Job Specification

Required Education And Experience

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

Experience

Migrant Program Worker 8 No specific type or amount is required.

Migrant Program Worker 9 One year of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 8.

Migrant Program Worker E10 Two years of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 9.

Selective Position Requirement: Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.

Alternate Education And Experience

Completion of one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and three years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Four years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements And Information

The physical location of this position is the Berrien County DHHS Office 401 8th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49023.

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 hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Responsibilities

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 use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email Lori Lindsey at [e-mail] .

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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.