Van Buren County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan; Hartford Township (MI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Michigan's MDHHS is hiring an Eligibility Specialist to assist Michigan families with public assistance programs. You will determine eligibility, provide information, and coordinate referrals to services.

The role supports families toward self-sufficiency and adheres to MDHHS goals. The office offers hybrid work options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Selected candidates will work at the Hartford-area office with potential for hybrid scheduling.

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 giving them appropriate information and making referrals 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

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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The office location for this position is at VAN BUREN COUNTY MDHHS, 57150 C.R. 681 HARTFORD, MI 49057 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). 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.

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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Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.