Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4138 Position Available In Tate, Mississippi

Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 4138 
Salary $31,396.00 Annually Location 69 – TATE

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9777-0651-20250610ta Department 0651 – DHS-ECONOMIC

ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date 06/12/2025 Closing Date 6/19/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $31,396.00 Agency Maximum Salary $31,396.00 What you’ll need to be Successful Great written and oral communication skills. Must have a passion to serve others. 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 TATE. 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. 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
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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