Eligibility Specialist/assistance Payments Worker

1 week ago


Saint Joseph, United States Services Specialist 9-12 - Oscoda County Full time

**Salary**
- $46,217.60 - $67,288.00 Annually**Location**
- St. Joseph, MI**Job Type**
- Permanent Full Time**Job Number**
- APW - ST. JOSEPH**Department**
- Health and Human Services - Counties**Opening Date**
- 03/24/2023**Bargaining Unit**
- UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)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

**To 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.
- Attach an up-to-date resume.
- Attach a cover letter.

**Required Education and Experience**:
**Education**
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

**Experience**
Assistance Payments Worker 8
No specific type or amount is required.

Assistance Payments Worker 9
One year of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 8, Migrant Program Worker 8, or Family Independence Specialist 9.

Assistance Payments Worker E10
Two years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker 9;
OR
Two years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 9;
OR
Two years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist 10.

Assistance Payments Worker 11
Three years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker, including one year equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker E10; Three years equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker E10; or, Three years of experience equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist, including one year equivalent to a Family Independence Specialist P11.

**Alternate Education and Experience**:
Four years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Completion of one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and three years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education
requirement.

Three years of Home Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide E8, may be substituted for the education requirement.

**Additional Requirements and Information**:
**This position may be filled as a limited term assignment that has the potential of becoming permanent, but this is not guaranteed.**

The office location for this position is at **692 E Main St, Centreville, MI**; however, **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.
- _Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:_
- _ A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions._
- _ A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload._
- _ Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities._

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award._ _
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
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