Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 7386

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

Job summary

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Specialist) in Lincoln County, MS. This full-time position analyzes eligibility for public assistance programs, auditing processes and reporting findings to ensure program effectiveness.

You will manage caseloads, adhere to deadlines, and communicate with diverse stakeholders. A Bachelor’s Degree with 0–2 years (or an Associate’s Degree with 2–3 years) is preferred; located in Lincoln County, MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 0–2 years of experience, or Associate’s Degree with 2–3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings.
• Lead work within a benefit area and review colleagues' outputs.
• Assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy revisions.
• Oversee high-value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility through analysis of complex facts to develop cases.
• Advocate in an appeals process.

Skills

Integrity

Caseload management

Policy interpretation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 7386 in 43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20261028LIN

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

10/29/2026

11/5/2026 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 LINCOLN. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

First-level professional position considered an expert in a broad benefit area (e.g., Public Assistance Programs, Unemployment, veterans’ 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

Demonstrate integrity, ability to maintain a caseload with deadlines, ability to adapt to change, ability to understand and interpret policy, able to communicate with various individuals.

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