Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 (IONIA/MONTCALM)

About the role

The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by:

• Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for.
• Assessing the needs of each person/family and giving them appropriate information, 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.

Requirements

To be considered, you must attach the following documents to your application:

• A copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the educational requirements (must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal).
• An up-to-date resume.
• A cover letter.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application being screened out.

Qualifications

Education

Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

Experience

• Assistance Payments Worker 8: No specific type or amount is required.
• Assistance Payments Worker 9: One year of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 8, Migrant Program Worker 8, or Family Independence Specialist 9.
• Assistance Payments Worker E10:
  • Two years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 9; OR
  • Two years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 9; OR
  • Two years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 10.
• Assistance Payments Worker 11:
  • Three years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker E10; OR
  • Three years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker E10; OR
  • Three years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist P11.

Alternate Education and Experience

• 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.
• 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.
• Three years of Home Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide E8, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Information

This posting is for vacancies in both Ionia and Montcalm counties:

• Vacancy 1: Ionia County MDHHS, 920 East Lincoln Ave, Ionia, MI 48846.
• Vacancy 2: Montcalm County MDHHS, 609 N State Street, Stanton, MI 48888.

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 remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Your application is valid for 6 months. After 6 months, you must reapply for continued consideration.

The department reserves the right to close this posting at any time if it is determined that a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For further information, contact Amberlynn Noorman at MDHHS-BSC3-HR-Staffing@michigan.gov.

MDHHS is a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.