Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4363

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

Job summary

The State of Mississippi, Department of Human Services, invites applications for Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) in Harrison County. This first-level professional position evaluates eligibility and benefits, participates in auditing processes, and may guide high-value claims.

Requires a bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years of experience or an associate degree with 2-3 years. Located in Harrison County; full-time; salary $31,396 annually; opening date 09/17/2026; contact

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• May oversee and determine high-value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility (e.g., estate management) based on complex facts.
• Advocate in an appeals process and perform case management as needed.

Skills

Time management

Computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4363 in 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20260916harri

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

Time management skills, computer skills, and communication skills

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 HARRISON. 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