Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) 9089

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Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Human Services seeks a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) for full-time duties in Oktibbeha. The role focuses on evaluating and auditing public assistance programs and determining TANF/SNAP eligibility based on complex facts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the division of Economic Assistance, meet deadlines, and provide professional service to the public from the Jackson area. This position offers growth within the agency.

Qualifications

• Organization and time management required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Self-motivated and proactive in job tasks.
• Ability to work with others and serve the public.
• Prompt and professional demeanor in all interactions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes.
• Lead the work within a benefit area and review the work of others.
• Assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to mandates.
• Advocate in appeals processes and perform case management when needed.

Skills

Organization

Meet deadlines

Self-motivated

Work well with others

Work well with the public

Prompt

Professional

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist)

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20260916okti

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

09/17/2026

9/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

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 OKTIBBEHA. 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

• Organization
• meet deadlines
• self-motivated
• work well with others
• work well with the public
• prompt
• professional

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