Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 7031

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Adams County seeks a Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) to assess eligibility for public assistance programs and audit benefit processes. This is a first-level professional role requiring attention to detail and effective client interaction.

The position works with the Division of Economic Assistance, emphasizing clear communication and potential policy input. It is a full-time role in Adams County, MS with a competitive state salary and impact on families

Qualifications

• Great communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Work well with others.
• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate benefit and eligibility programs and audit processes.
• May oversee high-value claims and assist in policy development.
• May advocate in an appeals process and perform case management.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 7031 in 01 - ADAMS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

01 - ADAMS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Opening Date

09/18/2026

10/2/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,396.00

$31,396.00

What you'll need to be Successful

Great communication skills, ability to multi-task, work well with 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 ADAMS. 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