Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Branch/Hillsdale County

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.

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• Job Specification

This position is located in either Coldwater, Michigan at the Branch County Department of Health and Human Services, 388 Keith Wilhelm Drive, Coldwater, Michigan 49014 or in Hillsdale, Michigan at the Hillsdale County Department of Health and Human Services, 40 Care Drive Hillsdale, MI 49242.

This posting will be used to fill vacancies in both Branch County and Hillsdale County. This position is located at the Branch MDHHS Office (388 Keith Wilhelm Drive, Coldwater, Michigan 49014) or at the Hillsdale MDHHS Office (40 Care Drive, Hillsdale, MI 49242). 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.

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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