Job Posting: Migrant Program Worker

Salary:  $1,504.80 – $2,112.00 Biweekly
Location:  Benton Harbor, MI
Job Type:  Seasonal
Department:  Human Services – Berrien County
Job Number:  4322-19-BERRIEN-079-FILL
Closing:  4/29/2019 11:00 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:  UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
Job Description

Ensure that persons/families of the Migrant population receive the correct type and amount of assistance they are eligible for. This is accomplished by interviewing the Migrant 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 the requirements and expectations of DHHS concerning eligibility for financial assistance.

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

Experience

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.

Alternate Education and ExperienceCompletion 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.

Additional Requirements and InformationThis position is open to all but preference will be given to current MDHHS employees. 

Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.  YOU MUST BE ABLE TO READ, WRITE, AND SPEAK SPANISH FLUENTLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

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