JOB
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.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 forAssessing 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 DescriptionView the job specification at: Job SpecificationTo be considered, you MUST: Attach a copy of your official transcripts showing you meet the below educational requirements. These must be signed by the registrar or show the university seal. We do accept electronic official transcripts.Attach an up to date resume.Attach a cover letter.Please submit a brief summary of your experience with various computer programs detailing how you used each program in the past and how it has prepared you for this position.For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's license but have a license from another state, please provide an official two year driving record from the state in which you currently hold a valid license.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EducationCompletion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).ExperienceAssistance Payments Worker 8No specific type or amount is required.Assistance Payments Worker 9One year of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 8, Migrant Program Worker 8, or Family Independence Specialist 9.Assistance Payments Worker E10Two years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 9;ORTwo years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 9;ORTwo years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 10.Assistance Payments Worker 11Three years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker E10;ORThree years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker E10;ORThree years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist P11.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
This position is located at the Mackinac Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, 199 Ferry Lane St Ignace MI 49781. This position has the ability to work hybrid (combination of remote and office). The hybrid work environment offers a flexible working arrangement where an employee works some of their time remotely and some of their time at the office location listed. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or work hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. Please check us out on LinkedIn at any of the following hashtags: #MDHHSjobs #Veteranfriendly #Careerswithpurpose #CommunityHeroesThis position is being filled as LTA with the potential to become permanent, but this is not guaranteed.See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions.MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.For further information regarding this posting please contact Mikkie Morley at MorleyM1@Michigan.gov