Assistance Payments Worker 8/9/E10- Macomb County



Job Details

Assistance Payments Worker 8/9/E10- Macomb County
Employer

State of Michigan

Salary

$1,502.40 - $2,070.40 Biweekly

Location

Macomb, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Departmental - ABC

Health and Human Services - Counties

Opening Date

09/02/2015

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N/A

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Job Description...

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 DHS.
  • Encouraging and guiding families in their efforts to become self supporting.
See complete position description here: Position Description

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.

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.

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.
  • if applicable, 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.  See instructions for attaching files here:  Instructions

YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION.  ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS.  

The department reserves the right to close this posting at any time if it is determined that a sufficient number of applications have been received.
 

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State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and are worth about 40% of your salary
 
This page gives a brief explanation of some of the benefits that are provided by the State of Michigan according to union contracts or Civil Service Rules. See details on these and other employment information.


Leave Time

Full time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation leave days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year, and employees receive 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations.


Holidays

State employees receive 12 scheduled holidays each year, which include New Years Eve Day and New Years Day, Christmas Eve Day and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day just to name a few.


Alternative Work Schedules

Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs.


Insurance and Other Benefits

Insurances include health, vision, dental and life. Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, long term disability, long term care insurance, and legal services. Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and child care are also available.


Deferred Compensation

Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount you want deducted from your paycheck.


Retirement

Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match that percentage (up to 3%). ORS administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: a Defined Benefit (DB) plan and a Defined Contribution (DC) plan. Use the following link for detailed information: 

Two plans for State Employees

01
ASTPWKR8-E10 - Do you possess one of the following? Two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits). Please attach a copy of your official transcript(s). OR Four years of administrative support experience in a human services or office setting, including two years equivalent to the experienced (E7) level. OR 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. Please attach a copy of your official transcript(s). OR Three years of Home Aide experience, including one year equivalent to a Home Aide E8.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have an associate's degree or higher? (Please attach a copy of college transcript. Applicants who fail to do so may be screened out).
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in any major? (Please attach a copy of your college transcript. Applicants who fail to do so may be screened out).
  • Yes
  • No
04
ASTPWKR - 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).
05
How many years experience do you possess navigating between different programs or applications (such as Microsoft Office and/or automated systems) and obtaining and processing the necessary information? (if you possess this experience, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
06
How many years of experience do you possess where part of your daily duties involves dealing with customers to obtain detailed information either on the phone or in person? (If you possess this experience, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
07
How many years of administrative support experience do you possess working in an office setting? (ie: work where the principal duties and responsibilities involve office support work in such areas as answering telephones, customer and staff support, word processing, data production, database and file maintenance, performing calculations and secretarial office coordination).
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
08
How many years of experience do you possess determing eligibility of benefits? (If you possess you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening).
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
09
How many years of experience do you possess in computer data entry and retrieval? (If you possess, you must document in your application materials to allow for accurate screening.)
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
10
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.)
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
11
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.)
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
12
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.)
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
13
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.)
  • More than five years
  • 3-5 years
  • 1-3 years
  • Less than one year
  • None
14
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 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) employee
  • A Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) employee in layoff status
  • A current State of Michigan (non-DHHS) employee
  • A State of Michigan (non-DHHS) employee in layoff status
  • None of the above
15
Are you currently in a position at DHHS that is represented by the UAW Local 6000? (Services Specialists, FIS, or APW)
  • Yes
  • No
16
Have you been disciplined, dismissed, resigned in lieu of dismissal, or been suspended within the last two years? (Reprimands need not be reported.)
  • Yes
  • No
17
If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain. If no, please enter N/A.
18
Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Human Services?
  • Yes
  • No
19
Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?
  • Yes
  • No
20
Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
21
If you answered yes to the previous question, list the issuing state, license number, and expiration date. If you do not have a valid license, type N/A.
22
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
  • Yes
  • No
23
Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor?
  • Yes
  • No
24
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
25
Do you read, write and speak Arabic Fluently? (you may be required to translate a document in the interview process)
  • Yes
  • No
26
Do you read, write and speak Spanish Fluently? (you may be required to translate a document in the interview process).
  • Yes
  • No
27
If you answered yes to questions 25 and 26, are you willing to translate for clients?
  • Yes
  • No
28
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.)
  • Yes
  • No
29
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
30
How did you hear about this job posting?
  • Internet
  • Friends
  • Career Fair
  • College Informational Session
  • MiTalent
  • LinkedIn
  • Career Builders
  • Indeed
  • Other
31
If you attended a specific career fair and/or college informational session, please check the appropriate boxes.
  • Michigan State University
  • Western Michigan University
  • Oakland University
  • University of Detroit Mercy
  • Eastern Michigan University
  • Marygrove College
  • GrandValley State University
  • Baker College
  • Northern Michigan University
  • N/A
32
Are you interested in a Limited Term position?
  • Yes
  • No
33
Are you a current, active Assistance Payments Worker in MDHHS?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
State of Michigan
Departmental - ABC
Health and Human Services - Counties
Address
Office of Human Resources

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