Benefit Program Specialist I – SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist (0689) Position Available In Rankin, Mississippi

Benefit Program Specialist I•SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist (0689)

Salary
$31,396.00 Annually
Location 61•RANKIN

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9777-0651-20250414RKN
Department
0651•DHS-ECONOMIC

ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date
04/14/2025
Closing Date
4/21/2025 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 RANKIN. 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
excellent/communication/organizational skills, team player, can multitask, work with diverse groups, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 years of experience.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Examples of Work
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 mandate 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate’s Degree and 2-3 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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