Livingston County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11
Howell, MI · HybridFull-time$49–71K/yrPosted 5mo agoStill listed 5 days ago
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State of Michigan is hiring a Livingston County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11. The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive appropriate public assistance, assessing family needs, providing information on MDHHS expectations and goals, and encouraging self‑support. The role may be performed remotely or in a hybrid office setting in Howell, Michigan.
Key focus areas include Ensuring each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for, Assessing the needs of each person/family and giving them appropriate information and making referrals or contacts to agencies, and Providing all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Successful candidates bring Secure Work Location and High-Speed Internet 25 Mbps Download/5 Mbps Upload.
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Full job description
The role of the Eligibility Specialist is to strengthen Michigan families by:
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Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistance receives the type and level of assistance that they are eligible for
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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.
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Providing all families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
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Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self supporting.
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Assistance Payments Worker Position Description (8-E10)
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Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description
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Job Specification
Position Location/Remote Office: This position may work remotely or work hybrid (remote/office). The office is located at 2300 East Grand River, Suite 1, Howell, MI 48843.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions. A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload. Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.
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. Pay negotiations within the classification pay range will only be considered based on your current employment earnings and/or relevant position specific experience.
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