Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 9225

Benefit Program Specialist I (Eligibility Worker) 9225 in 75 - WARREN COUNTY, MS

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $31,396.00 Annually

Location:

75 - WARREN COUNTY, MS

Job Number:
Wn

Department: 0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date: 07/31/2026

Closing Date: 8/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

This listing closes on 8/4/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

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 WARREN.

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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.

Outstanding customer service skills, work well with others, able to adapt to changes within agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.

• No experience
• 1 year of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 5 years of experience
• 6 years of experience
• 7 years of experience
• 8 years of experience
• 9 years of experience
• 10 years of experience
• More than 10 years

• 8th grade
• GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma
• 30 semester hours
• Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours
• 90 semester hours
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• 9th grade
• 10th grade
• 11th grade

• Health/Prescription Insurance – Eligible 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 Benefits – Employees 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 Insurance – All 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.
• Optional Insurances – Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Many 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 Leave – Full-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 Leave – In 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.
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