Benefit Program Specialist I (7044) (Eligibility Worker) Position Available In DeSoto, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Benefit Program Specialist I (7044) (Eligibility Worker) is a full-time position located in DESOTO County, MS, with an annual salary of $31,396. Employees in this role evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs, audit processes, and report findings to stakeholders. They may lead a team, establish public assistance programs, recommend policy revisions, and oversee high-value claims. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience or an associate degree with 2-3 years of experience. The employer is the State of Mississippi. Contact mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov for more information.
Job Description
Benefit Program Specialist I (7044) (Eligibility Worker)
Salary $31,396.00 Annually Location 17 – DESOTO
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9777-0651-20250220deso Department 0651 – DHS-ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE/TANF
Opening Date 02/21/2025 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $31,396.00 Agency Maximum Salary $31,396.00 What you’ll need to be Successful Good written and oral communication skills. About the Agency The 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 so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Economic Assistance and will be located in DESOTO. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov. About the Position First-level professional position considered an expert in a broad benefit area (e.g. Public Assistance Programs, Unemployment, veteran’s 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. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.
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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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