Migrant Program Worker -E10; Cass​/St. Joseph

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.

Ensure that seasonal farm workers and their families receive the correct type and amount of assistance. This is accomplished by interviewing clients, assessing their needs, providing guidance and encouragement and making the proper referrals to assist with those needs. In addition, this position is also responsible for providing this special population with information about MDHHS requirements and expectations concerning eligibility for financial assistance.

This position also helps farm workers to be informed on methods and services to maintain health and wellness, and receive referrals for eligible services.

• Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening.

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

Migrant Program Worker 8

No specific type or amount is required.

Migrant Program Worker 9

One year of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 8.

Migrant Program Worker E10

Two years of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker, including one year equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker 9.

Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.

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.

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.

The physical location of this position is the Cass County DHHS Office 325 M-62 Cassopolis, MI 49031. 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 hybrid must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities. The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.

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.

Certain positions may require a criminal history background check.

The Department of Health & Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about this specific position, please email Lori Lindsey at LindseyL
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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.