Benefit Program Specialist

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Jackson seeks a Benefit Program Specialist to support the Eligibility Unit of the MDCPS. The role involves reviewing documents to determine IV-E/Medicaid eligibility for foster care and entering data accurately in the welfare system.

Preference for a Bachelor’s Degree with 0–2 years’ experience; strong Excel/Adobe, data entry and customer service skills are essential. The position is full-time with county office responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.
• Well-organized, pays close attention to detail, has great time & case management skills, has knowledge working with Microsoft Excel & Adobe, data entry & customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a central point of contact in the Eligibility Unit for county staff to determine IV-E & Medicaid eligibility for foster care.
• Review and assess paperwork to determine eligibility based on federal policies; enter eligibility data into the system.
• Keep informed of policy updates and assist county staff with questions and concerns.

Skills

Time management

Case management

Data entry

Customer service

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Adobe

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$28,542.30 - $48,700.31 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0681-20260903hind

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

09/04/2026

9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$28,542.30

$48,700.31

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the County Field Offices providing support to the Field Office Supervisory Staff with the Eligibility Unit. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail]

The person in this position will serve as a central point of contact in the Eligibility Unit for the county office staff to provide necessary information needed to make a IV-E & Medicaid Eligibility determination for children in foster care. Specialists must review and assess paperwork to determine if a child is eligible for IV-E funding based on federal policies.Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: accurately entering eligibility information into the child welfare system; reading and comprehending the policy manual and obtaining a general working knowledge of Eligibility policies and procedures; keeping abreast of policy updates and changes; assisting county staff with questions and concerns.

What you'll need to be Successful

Well-organized, pays close attention to detail, has great time & case management skills, has knowledge working with Microsoft Excel & Adobe, data entry & customer service experience, must be able to work well under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.

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