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Title: Program Assistant - Crime Victim Compensation Program
$21.92 - $24.00 / Posted Thru: 7-13-26
Location: Hybrid - In-Office Work Required - Grand Tower, Lansing
Purpose:To provide program support for the Crime Victim Compensation staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide telephone support to staff by answering and/or forwarding calls from victims, claimants, providers, and stakeholders.
• Assist with clerical duties assigned including mail sorting, scanning, and faxing.
• Assist Program Analysts with returning phone calls and following up on requested documentation.
• Assist with data entry of claim information into a claims management system.
• Assist with reviewing program email inbox in Microsoft Outlook to determine action items, disseminate information, and distribute documentation to Program Analysts
• Review incomplete claims.
• Initiate contact with victims and/or claimants to obtain necessary claim information.
• Maintain program spreadsheet of daily functions and update it as necessary.
• Represent the best interests of MPHI and MDHHS at all times.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: Two years of related experience performing administrative support activities.
ImportantSkillsand Characteristics:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Self-motivated- able to complete work in a timely manner and work on multiple tasks at one time with competing deadlines.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Highly organized.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain the highest confidentiality and privacy standards.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: This is a hybrid position. The office location for this position is the Grand Tower in downtown Lansing, Michigan in a standard office environment. This position will require viewing a CRT or VDT screen 25% to 75% of the time. Occasional physical effort, including lifting materials and equipment up to 25 pounds. Requires a valid vehicle operator's license to attend off-site meetings, conferences, and training.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility.
IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.
REQUIRED COMMUNICATION
Contact Person/Group
Frequency
Purpose
State Administrative Manager
Daily
Supervision and related task assignments
Comp Program Manager
Daily
Second line supervision/project related tasks
Program Staff
Daily
Planning and coordination
Other Division Staff
Monthly
Project Related Tasks
For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act.
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