Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) (0781)

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Pike County. This full-time role evaluates eligibility for public assistance programs and supports families in need.

You will audit processes, report findings, and may guide policy improvements with the DHS-Economic Assistance division. Required is a bachelor’s or an associate degree with relevant experience; strong organization, communication, and customer-service skills are essential for

Qualifications

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

Skills

Dependability

Organization

Communication skills

Data entry

Integrity

Team player

Customer service

Punctuality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) (0781) in 57 - PIKE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

57 - PIKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20261016PIKE

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

10/16/2026

10/23/2026 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 PIKE. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

*This is a non-state service, 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

• Dependability, Excellent organization and communication skills, some data entry, integrity, team player, excellent customer skills, punctual

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

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201