Eligibility & Benefit Programs Specialist I

State of Mississippi; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement program

Deferred compensation

Credit union access

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Human Services, invites applicants for a Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) position in Harrison County. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of public assistance and eligibility programs, auditing processes, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

The incumbent may lead a benefit area, oversee high-value claims, and assist in establishing programs in response to legislation, with potential involvement in appeals and case

Qualifications

• First-level professional position evaluating the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• May serve as lead worker within a benefit area and assign/review the work of others.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings.
• Assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy or policy revisions.
• Oversee and determine high value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility using medical, legal, and occupational factors.
• Advocate in appeals processes and perform case management work as needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Job description

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Human Services, invites applicants for a Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) position in Harrison County. The role involves evaluating the effectiveness of public assistance and eligibility programs, auditing processes, and reporting findings to stakeholders.

The incumbent may lead a benefit area, oversee high-value claims, and assist in establishing programs in response to legislation, with potential involvement in appeals and case