Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist)

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Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 4098 in 82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MSState of Mississippi$31,396.00 AnnuallyLocation82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MSFull-TimeOpening Date09/28/202610/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)Agency Minimum Salary$31,396.00$31,396.00About the AgencyThe 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 YAZOO. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.First-level professional position considered an expert in a broad benefit area (e.g., Public Assistance Programs, Unemployment, veterans' loan eligibility, etc.) that evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to the stakeholder. Employees may be the lead worker within a benefit area and assign and review the work of others. Employees at this level may assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy or policy revision to governing bodies. At this level, some employees may be responsible for overseeing and determining high-value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility (e.g., estate management) through consideration of a wide range of legal, medical, occupational, and other factors to develop cases based upon complicated facts. At this level, employees may advocate in an appeals process. May be required to perform case management work.What you'll need to be SuccessfulDemonstrate integrity, ability to maintain a caseload with deadlines, ability to adapt to change, ability to understand and interpret policy, able to communicate with various individuals.Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.Address 210 East Capitol StreetSuite 800Jackson, Mississippi, 39201#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 4098 in 82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MSState of Mississippi$31,396.00 AnnuallyLocation82 - YAZOO COUNTY, MSFull-TimeOpening Date09/28/202610/12/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)Agency Minimum Salary$31,396.00$31,396.00About the AgencyThe 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 YAZOO. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.First-level professional position considered an expert in a broad benefit area (e.g., Public Assistance Programs, Unemployment, veterans' loan eligibility, etc.) that evaluates the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to the stakeholder. Employees may be the lead worker within a benefit area and assign and review the work of others. Employees at this level may assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy or policy revision to governing bodies. At this level, some employees may be responsible for overseeing and determining high-value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility (e.g., estate management) through consideration of a wide range of legal, medical, occupational, and other factors to develop cases based upon complicated facts. At this level, employees may advocate in an appeals process. May be required to perform case management work.What you'll need to be SuccessfulDemonstrate integrity, ability to maintain a caseload with deadlines, ability to adapt to change, ability to understand and interpret policy, able to communicate with various individuals.Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.Address 210 East Capitol StreetSuite 800Jackson, Mississippi, 39201#J-18808-Ljbffr