Assistance Payments Worker 8 - Allegan, United States - Services Specialist 9-12 (CPS/Foster Care) Barry County - ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING

Description

Salary
- $46, $67,288.00 Annually
Location

• Allegan, MI
  Job Type
• Permanent Full Time
  Remote Employment
• Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number

• APW

• Allegan
  Department
• Health and Human Services
• Counties
  Opening Date
• 04/17/2024
  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. We do accept electronic official transcripts.
• Attach an up to date resume.
• Attach a cover letter
• You must attach an essay (one page or less) explaining how your prior work experience has prepared you for this position. This document is also required and should be attached separately.

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;

OR
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 is located in Allegan, MI at the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, nd Avenue, Allegan, MI 49010._

THIS POSTING IS BEING USED TO RECRUIT FOR BOTH PERMANENT AND LIMITED TERM APPOINTMENTS.
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• MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

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 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.

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More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:

State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills.

Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Vacation and Sick Leave:
Eligible full-time employees receive between
15 and 35 personal days and
13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year