OGEMAW/ROSCOMMON County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

Michigan AG; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the appropriate type and level of public assistance. The role includes assessing needs, providing information, and making referrals to connect clients with helping resources.

Offices are located in Ogemaw and Roscommon counties. MDHHS emphasizes a diverse, fair work environment and advancing self-sufficiency while delivering vital services

Qualifications

• Assessing the needs of each person/family and providing appropriate information.
• Ensuring applicants receive the type and level of assistance for which they are eligible.
• Encouraging and guiding families toward self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Provide information and referrals to agencies to meet client needs.
• Explain MDHHS expectations and goals to families.
• Support families in pursuing self-sufficiency through available resources.

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.

Positions are located in Ogemaw and Roscommon counties at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Offices.

Ogemaw - 444 East Houghton, West Branch, MI 48661

Roscommon - 715 South Loxley Road, Houghton Lake, MI 48629

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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