Benefit Program Specialist I (Functional Title: Eligibility Specialist) 7045 Position Available In Jefferson, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: This position requires a candidate to demonstrate integrity, pride in their work, positive attitude, organizational skills, excellent communication, and compassion for others. They must be adaptable, reliable, and able to work well in a team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree with 0-2 years of experience or an Associate Degree with 2-3 years of experience.
Job Description
Benefit Program Specialist I (
Functional Title:
Eligibility Specialist) 7045
Salary
$31,396.00 Annually
Location 02 – ALCORN
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9777-0651-20250214alco
Department
0651 – DHS-ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE/TANF
Opening Date
02/18/2025
Closing Date
2/21/2025 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 ALCORN. 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
Candidate must demonstrate integrity, pride in themselves and their work, have a positive attitude and a positive work ethic, be organized with the ability to multi-task, must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be courteous and have compassion for others. Candidate must also be able to adapt to changes quickly, be reliable, and must have the ability to work with others as a team. This position requires complete confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.
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
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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