Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP​/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 118856

Job Details

• Title:
  
  Benefit Program Specialist I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist)
• Job
• Job Number: HD
• Employer:
  
  State of Mississippi
• Department: 0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF
• Location:
  
  25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
• Salary: $31,396.00 Annually
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Opening Date: 08/07/2026
• Closing Date: 8/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

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: dependable, great communication/organization skills, proficient in data entry, team player, works well in diverse groups, punctual, 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.

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. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.

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.

Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends.

Retirement Programs The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.

Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.

State Credit Union All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call .

Tuition Reimbursement Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs…