Assistance Payments Worker 8-E10 (Iosco County)
Company: State of Michigan
Location: East Tawas
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Assistance Payments Worker 8-E10 (Iosco County)
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Assistance Payments Worker 8-E10 (Iosco County)
Salary
$1,742.40 - $2,400.00 Biweekly
Location
East Tawas, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
APW - Iosco
Department
Health and Human Services - Counties
Opening Date
03/22/2018
Closing Date
Continuous
Bargaining Unit
UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Description
Benefits
Questions
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 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
View the job specification at: Job Specification
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AssistancePaymentsWorker_12090_7.pdf)
Assistance Payments Worker Position Description
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.
Attach a brief document summarizing how your prior work experience
has prepared you for this position.
For candidates who do NOT possess a State of Michigan Driver's
license but have a license from another state, please provide an
official two year driving record from the state in which you
currently hold a valid license.
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
Your application will be valid for 6 months from the date you
apply. To make changes or add attachments, you may reapply.
This position is located at the Iosco/Alcona County Department of
Health and Human Services, 2145 East US 23, East Tawas, MI
48730.
View the job specification at:Job Specification
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/AssistancePaymentsWorker_12090_7.pdf)
See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions
(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdcs/New_Online_Employment_Application_Guide_-_First_Time_User_446027_7.pdf)
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#MDHHSjobs#Veteranfriendly#Careerswithpurpose#CommunityHeroes
MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA)
Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.
For further information regarding this posting please contact
Joleen Peck at peckj2@michigan.gov
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. In 2022,Forbesranked the State of
Michigan in theTop 10 of America's Best Employers For New Grads
(https://www.forbes.com/lists/best-employers-for-new-grads/?sh=5be036b2203a)
and as the #1 employer for new grads in government services. 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
atwww.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
athttp://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive
between15 and 35 personal daysand13 sick daysper 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 take12 weeks of paid
leaveimmediately 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.Information
(https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation) 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: 11/14/2022
01
*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.
Yes
No
02
*Please select your level of experience.
None
One to two years of experience equivalent to an Assistance Payments
Worker 8; Migrant Program Worker 8; or Family Independence
Specialist 9.
Two to three years of experience equivalent to an Assistance
Payments Worker (including one year equivalent to the 9 level);
Migrant Program Worker (including one year equivalent to the 9
level); or Family Independence Specialist (including one year
equivalent to the 10 level).
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).
03
What is your highest level of education? (You must attach official
college transcripts for education to be considered)
Less than High School
High School
Some College
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
PhD
04
From the options below, which accurately describes your current
status? (A current state employee works for an actual state
department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of
Transportation, etc.)
A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)
employee
A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee
in layoff status
A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee
A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status
None of the above
05
*Are you currently in a position at DHS that is represented by the
UAW Local 6000? (Services Specialists, FIS, or APW)
Yes
No
06
If offered a limited term (temporary) position, will you
accept?
Yes
No
07
*Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that
have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions 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 suspended without pay within the last two years
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
08
How many years of experience as an Assistance Payments Worker with
the Department of Human Services (DHS) do you possess? (If you
possess, you must document in your application materials to allow
for accurate screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
09
Do you have at least one year of experience using the State of
Michigan's BRIDGES system to determine eligibility for financial
assistance programs? (If you possess, you must document in your
application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
Yes
No
10
How many years of experience do you possess working with Food
Assistance Program (FAP)? (If you possess, you must document in
your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
11
How many years of experience do you possess in data information
entry and data information retrieval? (If you possess, you must
document in your application materials to allow for accurate
screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
12
How many years of experience do you possess working with a
population who may be volatile? (If you possess, you must document
in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
13
How many years of experience do you possess interviewing or
questioning customers to solicit pertinent information in order to
provide certain services? (If you possess, you must document in
your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
14
How many years of experience do you possess in a job that requires
strong production skills to keep large volumes of paperwork moving
through a process quickly and accurately? (If you possess, you must
document in your application materials to allow for accurate
screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
15
How many years of experience do you possess in a job that involves
having to meet deadlines? (If you possess, you must document in
your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
16
How many years experience do you possess in a job that involved
determining eligibility of benefits? (If you possess, you must
document in your applications materials to allow for accurate
screening.)
5 or more years of experience
3-4 years of experience
1-2 years of experience
Less than 1 year of experience
No experience
17
Do you read, write and speak any of these languages fluently? Check
any that apply:(Proof of fluency may be part of the interview
process.)
Spanish
Arabic
Chaldean
None of the above
18
*Do you possess a valid driver's license? If yes, list state issued
by, license number, expiration date. If no, type N/A.
19
*Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug
tested?
Yes
No
20
How did you hear about this job posting?
Internet
Friends
Career Fair
College Informational Session
MiTalent
LinkedIn
Career Builders
Indeed
Other
21
Did you attach a cover letter and a copy of your r--sum-- to your
application? (Failure to do so may result in your application being
screened out.)
Yes
No
22
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.)
Yes
No
23
Did you attach the document summarizing how your prior work
experience has prepared you for this position? (Failure to do so
may result in your application being screened out.)
Yes
No
24
Did you attach the document summarizing how your prior work
experience has prepared you for this position?
Yes
No
25
Did you attach a list of professional references?
Yes
No
26
Are you a current MDHHS employee classified as an Assistance
Payments Worker interested in moving to the same class and level at
this location?
Yes
No
27
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Yes
No
28
If you answered "yes" to the previous question, which misdemeanor
best fits your situation? If you marked "no" on the previous
question, please check None.
DUI
Embezzlement
Retail Fraud
Traffic Violation resulting in a misdemeanor conviction
Abuse or neglect
Minor in Possession
Breaking and Entering
Assault or Domestic Violence
Other - Not listed
None
29
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?
Yes
No
30
*** Do you have the ability to work from home, including home
internet service? OR Are you willing to purchase home internet
service if hired?
Yes
No
31
How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective
in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for
diversity as an important value?
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