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Ottawa County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan

Holland, MI · HybridFull-time$50–73K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–73K/yr
Location
Holland, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring an Ottawa County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11. The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the appropriate public assistance, assessing their needs, providing information about MDHHS expectations and goals, and guiding families toward self‑support, while encouraging self‑sufficiency and collaborating with community partners.

Key focus areas include Ensure applicants receive the appropriate type and level of public assistance., Assess family needs and provide information, referrals, and agency contacts., and Provide families with information on MDHHS expectations and goals..

Successful candidates bring Must Work In Michigan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Must Work Within Michigan

Full job description

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.

  • Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)

  • Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description

  • Job Specification

The office location for this position is at OTTAWA COUNTY MDHHS, 12185 JAMES ST., HOLLAND, MI 49424 however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). 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.

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. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan .

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

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