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Assistance Payments Worker 8-11 Kent County

State Of Michigan


Job Location:

Grand Rapids, MI - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 51480 - 70886
Posted: 1 October 2026 (2 days ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
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.





Required Education and Experience

Alternate Education and Experience


Additional Requirements and Information

The physical location of this position is 121 Martin Luther King Jr Street S.E. Suite 200 Grand Rapids MI 49507. Based on operational needs and within established limits remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered.

Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.


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.

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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