Migrant Program Worker 8-E10 (Berrien County)

State of Michigan; Benton Harbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services seeks a Migrant Program Worker to interview clients, assess needs, and guide families to financial assistance and health services. The role supports farmworkers in understanding eligibility criteria and connects them with referrals and information on wellness resources.

Responsibilities include coordinating with stakeholders, documenting details, and complying with background checks and hybrid scheduling within Michigan.

Qualifications

• Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
• Experience details must be documented in resume and application for accurate screening.
• Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients, assess needs, and provide referrals to assist with eligibility for financial assistance.
• Inform farmworkers about MDHHS requirements and eligibility for services.
• Provide information on health and wellness resources and ensure proper referrals.
• Adhere to remote work requirements and security guidelines for state work.

Skills

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Education

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

Alternate Education Options (one year of college + three years admin support or four years admin support)

Job description

Job Description

This is a repost. Please note that you do not need to submit another application if you previously applied to this posting. 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

To Be Considered For This Position You Must

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• Attach a cover letter.
• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript (s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

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] .

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.