Benefit Program Specialist I: Public Assistance Eligibility

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Rankin County seeks a Benefit Program Specialist I/SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist to evaluate and improve eligibility processes within public assistance programs. The role focuses on auditing benefit workflows and reporting findings to stakeholders, with potential to lead a team within a benefit area.

The position involves assisting with the development and revision of public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates, and may include overseeing high‑value

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings.
• May oversee and determine high value claims and eligibility/estate management as part of program work.
• May assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and revise policy accordingly.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

State of Mississippi in Rankin County seeks a Benefit Program Specialist I/SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist to evaluate and improve eligibility processes within public assistance programs. The role focuses on auditing benefit workflows and reporting findings to stakeholders, with potential to lead a team within a benefit area.

The position involves assisting with the development and revision of public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates, and may include overseeing high‑value