Clare/Isabella County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

About the role

The role of the Eligibility Specialist is to strengthen 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

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

Requirements

This posting will be used to fill vacancies in both Clare County and Isabella County.

The office location for this position is at Clare County or Isabella County, however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office).

Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Qualifications

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

Skills

We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

Benefits

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient.

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

The office location for this position is at Clare County or Isabella County, however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office).