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Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 Jackson County

State Of Michigan


Job Location:

Jackson, MO - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 51480 - 74963
Posted: 14 October 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The role of the Eligibility Specialist is to strengthen Michigan families by:

  • Ensuring that each person/family that applies for public assistancereceivesthe 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.



Position Location/Remote Office:PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.This position may work remotely or work hybrid (remote/office). Howeverthe first 6 months will be 100% in person.After 6 months a hybrid or remote option may be available.

Required Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience


Additional Requirements and Information

Position Locations: Jackson County MDHHS - 301 E. Louis Glick Hwy. Jackson MI 49201

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 Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

For information about this posting please contact Kearstyn Meyers at

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.


Required Experience:

IC