Assistance Payments Worker 8-11/Otsego/Crawford/Oscoda Counties

About the role

To strengthen Michigan families by:

• Ensuring each person/family receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for.
• Affording needs assessment and providing appropriate information.
• Making referrals and contacts to help families meet their needs.
• Informing families about the expectations and goals of MDHHS.
• Encouraging and guiding families towards self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities

Ensuring eligibility, assessing needs, providing information, making referrals, and encouraging self-sufficiency.

Requirements

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

At least four years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level.

At least one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and at least three years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level.

At least three years of Home Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide E8.

Qualifications

Current MDHHS employee classified as an Assistance Payments Worker interested in moving to the same class and level at this location.

Skills

Effective communication, attention to detail, ability to handle sensitive information, and strong organizational skills.

Benefits

Health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance.

Life insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000).

Long-term disability insurance.

Retirement programs: 401(k) and 457 plans.

Vacation and sick leave.

Paid parental leave.

Paid holidays.

Annual longevity bonuses.

Recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses.

Military pay differential.

Tuition reduction.

Professional development programs.

Pay

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

Schedule

Flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options are available.

Application Instructions

Please review the job specification, requirements, qualifications, and skills before applying. Attach necessary documents and complete the required questions.