Benefit Program Specialist I/SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist (0689)

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

Benefit Program Specialist I/SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist (0689) in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20261028Rn

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

11/02/2026

11/9/2026 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 RANKIN. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

This is a 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

Dependable, excellent/communication/organizational skills, team player, can multitask, work with diverse groups, etc.

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