Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4349 Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4349 position, offered by the Mississippi Department of Human Services, has an annual salary of $31,396. This full-time role in MARION involves evaluating benefit and eligibility programs, auditing processes, and recommending policy revisions. Successful candidates should possess good computer, communication, customer service, time management, and typing skills of 40 wpm, along with a bachelor's degree or associate degree with relevant experience.
Job Description
Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4349
Salary
$31,396.00 Annually
Location 46 – MARION
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9777-0651-20250214mar
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 MARION. 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, customer service, time management 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.
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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