Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 LTA & Permanent

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility for public assistance programs.
• Conduct needs assessments and provide referrals to appropriate agencies or resources.
• Communicate program expectations and goals to applicants and recipients.
• Support families in achieving self-sufficiency.

Requirements

This posting is being used to recruit for both permanent and limited-term positions. Limited-term positions have the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.

Additional Information

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. MDHHS is committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment where all employees are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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

For questions regarding this posting, contact Mikkie Morley at MorleyM1@Michigan.gov.