Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 - Macomb 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.

• 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.

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 MeyersK3@michigan.gov.