Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Madison Heights or Oakland County or Southfield or Pontiac

Assistance Payments Worker 11 - Lead Worker - Oakland County

Onsite$53,664 - $72,779/yrPosted 3 days ago

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Location: Madison Heights or Oakland County or Southfield or Pontiac
Work type: Onsite
Compensation: $53,664 - $72,779/yr
Posted: 3 days ago
Apply on: governmentjobs.com

About this role

Job Description

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.

The Eligibility Specialist Lead Worker, in conjunction with the Family Independence Manager or Assistance Payments Supervisor, will instruct staff in ongoing case maintenance skills; in the determination of eligibility for Food Assistance, child day care, medical benefits, State Disability Assistance, and SER; including appropriate referrals to community services. This position will also be responsible for reading cases of employees who determine and maintain eligibility.

Position Description

Required Education and Experience

Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits).

Experience
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 WorkerE10;

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 only open to current MDHHS employees.

The physical location of this position is 30755 Montpelier, Madison Hts, MI 48071. 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.

This posting may use the resulting candidate pool from this interview process for filling current and future permanent vacancies, limited-term vacancies, and temporary assignments occurring in the next 3 months. This posting covers Oakland County districts of Madison Heights, Southfield, and Pontiac/Woodward

IF This position is being filled as Limited Term there is a possibility that it may become permanent, but that is not guaranteed.

View the job specification at : http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AssistancePaymentsWorker_12090_7.pdf

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST:

apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.
attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
attach a cover letter.
attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered.

For information about this specific position please contact Shannon Ritch at [email protected].

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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.

Benefits

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:

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.

Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.

Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.

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 if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

Supplemental Questions

ASTPWKR - Do you possess one of the following? At least two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits). If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least four years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level; OR at least one year of college (30 semester or 45 term credits) and at least three years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including one year equivalent to the experienced (E7) level. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least three years of Home Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide E8.

ASTPWKRA - Do you possess at least three years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments Worker (including one year equivalent to the E10 level); Migrant Program Worker (including one year equivalent to the E10 level); OR, Family Independence Specialist (including one year equivalent to the P11 level)?

Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your résumé to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Did you attach a copy of an official college/university transcript to your application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.)

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions, such as a reduction in force, need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

I have been dismissed within the last two years
I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years
I have been issued a disciplinary suspension in the last two years.
I am currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation.
I have received a written reprimand within the last two years
I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years
I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years
I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

If you selected that you have been dismissed within the last two years, resigned in lieu of dismissal within the last two years, were issued a disciplinary suspension within the last two years, are currently suspended with or without pay pending the outcome of an investigation, received a written reprimand within the last two years, received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years, or signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years, please provide an explanation below. If none of the above apply to you, please enter 'N/A'.

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

Select the number of years of experience you possess as an Assistance Payments Worker. (You must document this experience in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)

5 or more years
4 or more years
3 or more years
2 or more years
1 or more years
Less than 1 to no experience

Select the number of years of experience you have as a Family Independence Specialist.

5 or more years
4 or more years
3 or more years
2 or more years
1 or more years
Less than 1 to no experience

How many years of experience do you possess working with Universal Caseload (UCL

5 or more years
4 or more years
3 or more years
2 or more years
1 or more years
Less than 1 year
No experience

Are you a current MDHHS employee?

Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in a professional or work setting.

Are you a current Oakland County MDHHS employee?

Required Question

Agency Information

EmployerState of MichiganDepartment Health and Human Services - Counties Address See Posting Above for Contact Informati
Office of Human Resources
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