Benefit Program Team Lead (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Supervisor) 7414

State of Mississippi; Florence (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Mississippi's Mississippi Department of Human Services is seeking a Benefit Program Team Lead (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Supervisor) to oversee eligibility processing in Rankin County, MS. The role reports to the Rankin County Office Director and ensures staff follow federal, state, and agency rules during initial and recertification reviews.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree with 3–5 years of experience and supervisory duties; two years in SNAP/TANF eligibility preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 3–5 years of experience.
• Min 2 years in SNAP/TANF eligibility determination.
• Min 3 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure direct reports follow federal, state, and agency policies during initial and recertification eligibility processes.
• Maintain weekly and monthly reporting on program activities.
• Balance a large workload while effectively managing staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Benefit Program Team Lead (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Supervisor) 7414 in 61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$47,500.00 - $61,500.00 Annually

Location

61 - RANKIN COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9780-0651-20260924RKN

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

09/24/2026

10/1/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$47,500.00

$61,500.00

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 to become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Economic Assistance and will be located in RANKIN. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

The individual in this role will serve as a SNAP/TANF Eligibility Supervisor in the Rankin County MDHS office, reporting directly to the Rankin County Office Director. This individual will be responsible for ensuring his/her direct reports are knowledgeable of and adhere to federal, state, and agency policies and regulations during the initial and recertification eligibility processes. The individual will also have weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities.

What you'll need to be Successful

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good customer service skills, and an ability to balance a large workload while managing others is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. — Hiring Agency Prefers:A minimum of two (2) years' experience in determining SNAP and/or TANF eligibility and a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience are required.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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