Annually Location Pontiac, MI Job Type Permanent Full Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number APW - Oakland - 2025 Department Health and Human Services - Counties Opening Date 10/14/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW) Description Benefits Questions 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 forAssessing 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. 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.