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Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Macomb County

State of Michigan

Macomb, MI · HybridFull-time$50–69K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–69K/yr
Location
Macomb, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Eligibility Specialist role supports Michigan families by ensuring they receive appropriate public assistance, assessing individual needs, providing information on department expectations, and offering referrals to agencies. The position also encourages and guides families toward self‑support and may be remote or hybrid after an initial in‑person period.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Needs AssessmentInformation ProvisionFamily GuidanceReferral Coordination

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

Position Location/Remote Office: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This position may work remotely or work hybrid (remote/office). However, the first 6 months will be 100% in person. After 6 months, a hybrid or remote option may be available.

<span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span><span class="fr-mk" style="display: none;"> </span> Position Locations: Sterling Heights - 41227 Mound Road Ste. A, Sterling Heights, MI 48314 Clinton Township/Mt. Clemens - 44777 North Gratiot, Ste. A, Clinton Township, MI 48036 Warren - 13041 E 10 Mile Road, Warren, MI 48089

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.

For information about this posting, please contact Kearstyn Meyers at [email protected].

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