Seasonal Migrant Program Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $1,895.20 - $2,799.20 Biweekly
Location : Benton Harbor, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 4301-26-ESA-FOSD-238-FILL
Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office
Opening Date: 08/14/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: UNITED AUTO WORKERS (UAW)
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
Ensure that seasonal farmworkers 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 farmworkers to be informed on methods and services to maintain health and wellness, and receive referrals for eligible services.
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.
• 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.
• 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 (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:
Required Education and Experience
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.
Selective Position Requirement: Competency in reading, writing, and communicating effectively in Spanish and English.
Alternate Education and Experience
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.
Additional Requirements and Information
The physical location of this position is the Berrien County DHHS Office 401 8th St, Benton Harbor, MI 49023 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.
Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:
o A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.
o A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
o 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
Follow us on for more job opportunities!
MDHHSJobs
#MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
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. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
01
MGPGWKRE - Do you possess at least two years of college (60 semester/90 term credits) OR at least one year of college (30 semester/45 term credits) and at least two years of administrative support experience interviewing the public, obtaining required information, and making decisions necessary to render services to a client. If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts; OR at least four years of administrative support experience interviewing the public, obtaining required information and making decisions necessary to render services to a client?

• Yes
• No

02
MGPGWKRE - Do you possess a valid driver's license? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.

• Yes
• No

03
MGPGWKRE - Do you have daily access to a motor vehicle?

• Yes
• No

04
MGPGWKRE - Do you possess competency in reading, writing and communicating effectively in Spanish and English?

• Yes
• No

05
MGPGWKRE - Please select your level of experience.

• None
• At least one year of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker.
• At least two years of experience equivalent to a Migrant Program Worker.

06
Describe a time when you had to navigate cultural differences in a professional or work setting.
07
Do you possess a bachelor's degree?

• Yes
• No

08
How many years of experience do you possess providing services to farmworkers?

• 5 years or more
• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

09
How many years of experience do you possess providing services to refugees?

• 5 years or more
• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

10
Select the number of years of experience you possess navigating between different programs or applications (such as Microsoft Office and/or automated systems) and obtaining and processing the necessary information.

• 5 years or more
• 3-4 years
• 1-2 years
• Less than 1 year
• No experience

11
From the list below, please select the following programs you have working knowledge or experience with:

• SIGMA
• Microsoft Word
• Active Directory
• None of the above

12
From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the De