SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist I

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

Job summary

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Human Services, is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Hinds County, MS. The position is full-time with an annual salary of about $31,396.00, located in Jackson, MS, serving public assistance programs and eligibility evaluation.

First-level professional role focusing on expert benefit evaluation, potential case management tasks, and reporting. Questions: [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates eligibility for benefit programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to stakeholders.
• May lead within a benefit area and review the work of others.
• May assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to mandates and recommend policy changes.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate’s Degree

Job description

State of Mississippi, Mississippi Department of Human Services, is seeking a Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) in Hinds County, MS. The position is full-time with an annual salary of about $31,396.00, located in Jackson, MS, serving public assistance programs and eligibility evaluation.

First-level professional role focusing on expert benefit evaluation, potential case management tasks, and reporting. Questions: [e-mail].