Public Assistance Eligibility Specialist

Michigan Department of Health & Human Services; Coldwater (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the appropriate type and level of assistance. The role involves assessing needs, providing information, and referring clients to helpful resources.

The position emphasizes informing clients about MDHHS expectations and goals, and encouraging families toward self-sufficiency through supportive guidance and referrals. Statewide eligibility work is involved.

Qualifications

• Education: Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).
• Alternate Education and Experience options are described for substitutions to the education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Assessing the needs of each person/family and providing information and referrals to help meet their needs.
• Providing families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
• Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self-sufficient.

Education

Two years college

Job description

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services seeks an Eligibility Specialist to strengthen Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the appropriate type and level of assistance. The role involves assessing needs, providing information, and referring clients to helpful resources.

The position emphasizes informing clients about MDHHS expectations and goals, and encouraging families toward self-sufficiency through supportive guidance and referrals. Statewide eligibility work is involved.