Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 118854

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Human Services, is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Hinds County, MS. The position is full-time with an annual salary of about $31,396.00, located in Jackson, MS, serving public assistance programs and eligibility evaluation.

First-level professional role focusing on expert benefit evaluation, potential case management tasks, and reporting. Questions: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates eligibility for benefit programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• May lead within a benefit area and review the work of others.
• May assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to mandates and recommend policy changes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 118854 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

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 HINDS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

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

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.

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