Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Specialist I) 9873

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Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Specialist I) 9873

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Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Specialist I) 9873

Salary

$31,396.00 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9777-0651-20260730hind

Department

0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/7/2026 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 HINDS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.

About the Position

*This is a non-state service (NS14), time-limited 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

Great communication skills, integrity, some data entry, ability to work with diverse groups, great customer skills, excellent organizational skills, etc.

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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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices. Optional InsurancesMany agencies offe