Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 0671

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; Presencial; USD 28 000 - 35 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

State of Mississippi invites applications for the Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Specialist) 0671 position in Madison County, MS. This full-time role is located in Madison and offers an annual salary of $31,396. The application window opens on 10/09/2026 and closes 10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

Salary starts at $31,396.00 per year. The agency is the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Economic Assistance.

Qualificações

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

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 0671 in 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

$31,396.00 Annually

State of Mississippi

Location

45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Opening Date

10/09/2026

10/16/2026 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 MADISON. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

*This is a non-state service, 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

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

Full-Time | $31,396.00 Annually | Closes in 1 day