Remote Eligibility & Assistance Payments Advisor

State of Michigan; Jackson (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

MDHHS in Jackson, MI seeks an Eligibility Specialist to determine eligibility for public assistance, assess needs, and provide information and referrals to help families access the support they need.

The role includes educating families about MDHHS goals and guiding them toward self-sufficiency, with a flexible work arrangement that may include remote or hybrid options after an initial in-person period.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include determining the type and level of public assistance for applicants.
• Assessing needs and providing information, referrals to agencies to help meet needs.
• Providing information about MDHHS goals and helping families become self-sufficient.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for public assistance programs for applicants.
• Assess needs and provide information and referrals to appropriate services.
• Educate families about MDHHS goals and resources; support self-sufficiency.

Job description

MDHHS in Jackson, MI seeks an Eligibility Specialist to determine eligibility for public assistance, assess needs, and provide information and referrals to help families access the support they need.

The role includes educating families about MDHHS goals and guiding them toward self-sufficiency, with a flexible work arrangement that may include remote or hybrid options after an initial in-person period.