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Arenac County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan

Standish, MI · HybridFull-time$49–71K/yrPosted 1y agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$49–71K/yr
Location
Standish, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring an Arenac County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11. The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the assistance they qualify for, assessing needs, providing information on MDHHS expectations, making referrals, and encouraging self‑support. The role supports public assistance delivery within Arenac County’s Department of Health and Human Services.

Key focus areas include Ensure each applicant receives the type and level of assistance they are eligible for, Assess the needs of each person or family and provide appropriate information and referrals, and Provide families with information about MDHHS expectations and goals.

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

This position is located at the Arenac County Department of Health and Human Services, 3709 Deep River Road, Standish, MI 48732. Candidates who are selected for employment will be required to work in the office for the 1st year of employment, after which they may have the opportunity to work a hybrid work schedule.

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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