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LTA Assistance Payments Worker 8-P11 - Chippewa and Mackinac County

State of Michigan

Various, MI · HybridTemporary$50–73K/yrPosted 4 days agoStill listed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$50–73K/yr
Location
Various, MIHybrid
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Eligibility Specialist strengthens Michigan families by ensuring public assistance applicants receive appropriate benefits, assessing needs, providing information on MDHHS goals, and guiding families toward self‑support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Eligibility DeterminationNeeds AssessmentInformation ProvisionFamily Guidance

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)
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  • 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.

The physical location of this position is Chippewa and Mackinac. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

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.

This position is being filled as LTA with the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.

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