Benefit Program Team Lead (ESAP/MSCAP Director) – 9426 Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi

Benefit Program Team Lead (ESAP/MSCAP Director)•9426 
Salary $68,000.00 Annually Location 25•HINDS

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9780-0651-20250328HDS Department 0651•DHS-ECONOMIC

ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date 03/28/2025 Closing Date 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $68,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $68,000.00 Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. 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 HINDS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov. About the Position The individual in this role will serve as the Director of the SNAP Elderly Simplified Application and MS Combined Application projects. This individual will be responsible for ensuring projects meet federal and state policy and procedures, maintaining positive relationships with MDHS county office employees, and clients, and developing employees who are knowledgeable of, and adhering to, federal, state, and agency policies and regulations during the initial and recertification eligibility processes. The individual will also have weekly and monthly reporting responsibilities. This is a Non-State, TIME-LIMITED (14) position What you’ll need to be Successful Excellent written and verbal communication skills, good customer services skills, and an ability to manage a large workload while managing others. Experience in determining SNAP and/or TANF eligibility is preferred.

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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work First-level supervisory position with responsibilities for vocational and professional employees within a benefit unit and are responsible for the operational results and service delivery of those individuals. Employees at this level may also participate in the work of individual contributors within a benefit area and are accountable for resolving disputes or conflicts which are outside of the decision-making authority or responsibility of individual contributors. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi