Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) 9089

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi in Oktibbeha County seeks a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) to evaluate benefits and determine eligibility for public assistance programs. The role requires organization, meeting deadlines, and strong public interaction as you interface with clients and stakeholders.

The position is full-time in the Division of Economic Assistance with a competitive state salary. Questions may be directed to the [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• An associate degree plus 2–3 years of experience accepted.
• Public assistance program knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate benefit eligibility and process cases.
• Audit processes and report findings to stakeholders.
• May assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to mandates.

Skills

Organizational skills

Meet deadlines

Self-motivated

Teamwork

Public interaction

Professional

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP TANF Eligibility Specialist) 9089 in 53 - OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

53 - OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20260916okti

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

09/17/2026

9/22/2026 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 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