Benefit Program Specialist I (EA Eligibility Worker) 7076

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi's Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (EA Eligibility Worker) in Tunica County, MS. This full-time role handles eligibility and public assistance program evaluation, with an annual salary of $31,396.

The position requires strong communication skills and a bachelor’s or an associate degree with related experience; duties include auditing processes and supporting high-value claims within the Division of Economic Assistance.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes.
• May oversee high-value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility decisions based on complex information.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (EA Eligibility Worker) 7076 in 72 - TUNICA COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

72 - TUNICA COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

09/17/2026

9/24/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,396.00

$31,396.00

What you'll need to be Successful

Good written and oral communication skills, and a willingness to serve others.

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

About the 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.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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