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Van Buren County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan · Hartford, MI · 18 mo ago
AdministrativeFull-time

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

The Eligibility Specialist ensures that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for, assesses the needs of each person/family and gives them appropriate information and makes any referrals and/or contacts to persons/agencies to help them meet their needs, provides all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), and encourages and guides families in their efforts to become self supporting.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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.

Skills

None specified

Benefits

None specified

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

This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office).

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