Benefit Program Associate I/ Clerk 0527

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Benefit Program Associate I/ Clerk in Lincoln County, MS. The role involves gathering information, applying rules, and issuing benefits for programs like TANF, food stamps, and medical assistance. It is a first-level vocational position with potential case management duties.

The position is full-time with a 24,000.00 USD annual salary, located in LINCOLN COUNTY, MS. First-level supervision applies, and applicants should have strong customer service and

Qualifications

• Customer service skills required to assist and support program participants.
• Accurate data entry and record-keeping essential for eligibility processing.
• Organizational skills help manage cases and deadlines.
• Strong time management to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail to ensure accurate benefit determinations.

Responsibilities

• Gather information and apply guidelines to determine eligibility for programs such as food stamps, cash, medical assistance, and workforce services.
• Provide direct services and referrals to appropriate agencies or community resources as needed.
• Perform work under general supervision with potential for case management duties.

Skills

Customer Service

Data entry

Organization skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefit Program Associate I/ Clerk 0527 in 43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$24,000.00 Annually

Location

43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9774-0651-20261006Ln

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

10/08/2026

10/15/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$24,000.00

$24,000.00

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Economic Assistance and will be located in LINCOLN. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

First-level vocational position responsible for following set rules and procedures to routinely gather to make eligibility determinations and deliver direct services applicable to one of multiple eligibility areas and programs (e.g. food stamps, cash, medical assistance, workforce services, veteran's loan eligibility etc.). At this level, employees apply guidelines to calculate benefits and, if determined eligible, issue one-time or ongoing assistance. Employees may also refer applicants to other agencies or other public programs or community resources. At this level, employees perform work under general supervision. May be required to perform case management work.

What you'll need to be Successful

Customer Service, Date entry, organizations skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 0-2 years of experience.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201