Entry-Level SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist I

State of Mississippi

Florence (MS)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 35,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

State of Mississippi is hiring a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Rankin County, MS. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $31,396 and will require coordinating eligibility for SNAP and TANF programs.

Openings posted 09/18/2026 with a deadline of 9/23/2026. Contact mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov for inquiries and further details about the DHS Economic Assistance division in Jackson.

Qualifications

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.

Skills

Bachelor's degree
0-2 years experience
Associate degree
2-3 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree
Associate degree

Job description

State of Mississippi is hiring a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Rankin County, MS. This full-time role offers an annual salary of $31,396 and will require coordinating eligibility for SNAP and TANF programs.

Openings posted 09/18/2026 with a deadline of 9/23/2026. Contact mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov for inquiries and further details about the DHS Economic Assistance division in Jackson.

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