Benefit Program Specialist I(SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 7571

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Hancock County, MS. The role reports to the Division of Economic Assistance and is responsible for evaluating eligibility for public assistance programs.

The successful candidate will audit processes, report findings to stakeholders, and may oversee high-value claims and appeals. The position is full-time with an annual salary of approximately $31,396.

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

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes.
• Report findings to stakeholders.
• Oversee and review high-value claims and eligibility decisions when needed.

Skills

SNAP/TANF eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I(SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 7571 in 23 - HANCOCK COUNTY, MS

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

23 - HANCOCK COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

What you'll need to be Successful

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 HANCOCK. 7571. 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. 7571.

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
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Jackson, Mississippi, 39201