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Cass County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan

Cassopolis, MIHybridFull-time$50–73K/yrPosted 1y agoVerified open 6 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$50–73K/yr
Location
Cassopolis, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring a Cass County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11. The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive the correct public assistance, assessing family needs, providing information on MDHHS expectations, making referrals, and encouraging self‑support. The role operates from the Cassopolis office with a hybrid work arrangement within Michigan.

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.

Preferred (not required): Assess Needs, Provide Information, Make Referrals, and Encourage Self‑Support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Assess NeedsProvide InformationMake ReferralsEncourage Self‑SupportGuide Families

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 325 M 62, Cassopolis, MI; however, this position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. 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.

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