Benefit Program Specialist I (4165)

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Department of Human Services invites applications for Benefit Program Specialist I (4165) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS. This full-time, time-limited position offers an annual salary of $31,396.00 and is posted under the DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF classification.

The successful candidate will evaluate public assistance programs, perform case management activities as needed, and support all steps of eligibility and benefit auditing.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.
• An associate degree with 2-3 years of experience is acceptable.
• Data entry skills and excellent organizational/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes.
• Oversee high value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility in some cases.
• Advocate in an appeals process and support case management activities.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Data entry

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate Degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (4165) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20261102H

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

11/03/2026

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

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,396.00

$31,396.00

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 HINDS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

This is a time limited position. First-level professional position considered an expert in a broad benefit area (e.g. Public Assistance Programs, Unemployment, veteran’s loan eligibility etc.) that evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to the stakeholder. Employees may be the lead worker within a benefit area and assign and review the work of others. Employees at this level may assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy or policy revision to governing bodies. At this level, some employees may be responsible for overseeing and determining high value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility (e.g. estate management) through consideration of a wide range of legal, medical, occupational, and other factors to develop cases based upon complicated facts. At this level, employees may advocate in an appeals process. May be required to perform case management work.

What you'll need to be Successful

Dependable, team player, work with diverse groups, data entry skills, excellent organizational/communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications

Minimum Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

Employer State of Mississippi

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