Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) Position Available In Forrest, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) position with the Mississippi Department of Human Services in Forrest County, MS, offers an annual salary of $31,396. This full-time job involves evaluating benefit and eligibility programs, overseeing high-value claims, and advocating in an appeals process. Successful candidates will possess good computer, communication, and customer service skills, a typing speed of 40 wpm, and preferably a bachelor's degree with 0-2 years of experience.
Job Description
Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker)
Salary $31,396.00 Annually Location 18 – FORREST
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9777-0651-20250214Fo Department 0651 – DHS-ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE/TANF
Opening Date 02/18/2025 Closing Date 2/25/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $31,396.00 Agency Maximum Salary $31,396.00 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 FORREST. 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. What you’ll need to be Successful Good computer, communication skills, office equipment, customer service and typing skills of 40 wpm. 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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