Program Specialist ; SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Benefit Program Specialist I(SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 0770 in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
State of Mississippi
$31,396.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
hinds
0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF
Opening Date
10/15/2026
10/22/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$31,396.00
$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 .
* This is a non-state service, 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
Excellent customer service skills, dependable, punctual, some data entry, excellent communication skills, excellent organization skills, time management, integrity, can work with diverse groups
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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