Public Health Program Specialist I

State of Mississippi

Agency: State of Mississippi
Location: MS
Type: full-time
Work arrangement: onsite
Posted: 2026-05-03

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Public Health Program Specialist I

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Public Health Program Specialist I

Salary

$31,111.11 Annually

Location

43 - LINCOLN COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9594-0381-20260423LNC1

Department

0381 - MH-BOSWELL REGIONAL CENTER

Opening Date

04/24/2026

Closing Date

5/7/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$31,111.11

Agency Maximum Salary

$31,111.11

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience.

About the Agency

MS Adolescent Center (MAC) is an IDD facility operated under the Department of Mental Health. For more information contact HR at 601-823-5700 x 5760.

About the Position

First-level professional position accountable for researching, consulting, planning, promoting, implementing, and/or evaluating a public health program, service, or grant or implementing environmentally influenced public health laws and regulations. At this level, employees provide assistance to partners, contractors, and agencies involved in program implementation. Positions also perform day-to-day program activities including meeting with clients, evaluating health information, and participating in public health events.

What you'll need to be Successful

The ability to interact with clients to build rapport. The ability to collect, compile, and analyze various forms of behavioral data to help determine assessment needs. The ability to complete ABC's and various behavioral assessments for initial intakes, monthly Psych Clinics, Annual Staffing or transitions.

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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 offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training. HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends. Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Progr