Ingham County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11

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

Based on performance, operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered after successfully completing 9 months to one year of in-office work.

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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