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Gladwin/Midland County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

State of Michigan

Midland, MIFull-time$24.03–33.09Posted 5mo agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$24.03–33.09
Location
Midland, MI
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Job overview

State of Michigan is hiring a Gladwin/Midland County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11. The Eligibility Specialist role strengthens Michigan families by ensuring applicants receive appropriate public assistance, assessing family needs, providing information on MDHHS expectations, encouraging self‑support, and completing a ten‑week training program.

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 families with information about the expectations and goals of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Successful candidates bring Complete And Pass Ten-Week Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

Complete and Pass Ten-Week Training

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

This posting will be used to fill vacancies (limited term and permanent) in both Gladwin County and Midland County.

Upon hire, the successful candidate will be required to complete and pass a ten-week training that includes both Classroom Training and On the Job Training.

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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