Services Specialist Assistant 8-E10 (Family Team Support)- Limited Term - Muskegon County
State of Michigan
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Muskegon County Assistance Payments Worker 8-11
State of Michigan
Health and Human Services - Counties
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$23.33 - $33.97
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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Open until filled
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping families in Muskegon County apply for and receive public assistance benefits, assessing their needs, and connecting them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.
Workers guide families toward independence while explaining program expectations from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
It's a great fit for empathetic individuals with strong communication skills who enjoy supporting community members through challenging times.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education
- Experience in social services, casework, or public assistance programs
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for client interactions
- Ability to assess family needs and make appropriate referrals
- Knowledge of Michigan public assistance policies and procedures
- Proficiency in computer systems for eligibility processing
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in service delivery
Full 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
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Additional Information
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.
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran’s Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
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