Child Care Benefits Program Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Benefit Program Specialist III in Jackson to receive and process applications for the DECCD Child Care Payment Program from parents, families with young children, and childcare providers. The role supports public assistance programs and caregiver services.

The position is time-limited and part of the Division of Early Childhood Care & Development; it requires good communication and data-entry skills and offers collaborative work within the Mississippi Department of

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience.
• For the Division of Medicaid, an Associate's Degree and 6+ years of experience.
• Accounting experience preferred (Agency Preferred Qualifications).

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes applications from applicants (parents and families with young children) and child care providers participating in the DECCD Child Care Payment Program.

Skills

Great communication

Data entry

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi seeks a Benefit Program Specialist III in Jackson to receive and process applications for the DECCD Child Care Payment Program from parents, families with young children, and childcare providers. The role supports public assistance programs and caregiver services.

The position is time-limited and part of the Division of Early Childhood Care & Development; it requires good communication and data-entry skills and offers collaborative work within the Mississippi Department of