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Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Grand Traverse/Leelanau County

State of Michigan

Traverse City, MI · HybridTemporary$51–71K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$51–71K/yr
Location
Traverse City, MIHybrid
Schedule
Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Eligibility Specialist ensures that people and families applying for public assistance receive the assistance for which they are eligible. The role assesses needs, provides information, and makes referrals or contacts to help meet those needs. It also explains MDHHS expectations and goals and guides families toward becoming self-supporting. Remote or hybrid work arrangements may be considered based on operational needs and established limits.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Eligibility AssessmentNeeds AssessmentInformation ProvisionReferralsFamily 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)

  • Assistance Payments Worker 11 Position Description

  • Job Specification

The physical location of this position is 701 South Elmwood Suite 19, Traverse City, MI 49684. 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.

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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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