Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 4134 Position Available In Pike, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 4134 position with the Mississippi Department of Human Services in Pike County offers an annual salary of $31,396.00. This full-time job in the Division of Economic Assistance involves evaluating benefit and eligibility programs, overseeing high-value claims, and advocating in an appeals process. Successful candidates must demonstrate integrity, a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team. Preferred qualifications include 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(Eligibility Specialist) 4134
Salary $31,396.00 Annually Location 57 – PIKE
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9777-0651-20250407pi Department 0651 – DHS-ECONOMIC
ASSISTANCE/TANF
Opening Date 04/08/2025 Closing Date 4/15/2025 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 PIKE. 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 able be available 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.
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State of Mississippi
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210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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