Program Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Social Work
Government Administration, Family Advocacy & Support Services -
Government
Government Administration
Benefit Program Specialist in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS | page has loaded.
State of Mississippi
$28,542.30 - $48,700.31 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
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0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date
09/04/2026
9/11/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$28,542.30
$48,700.31
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the County Field Offices providing support to the Field Office Supervisory Staff with the Eligibility Unit. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance.
Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at or touya.harrington.gov
The person in this position will serve as a central point of contact in the Eligibility Unit for the county office staff to provide necessary information needed to make a IV-E & Medicaid Eligibility determination for children in foster care. Specialists must review and assess paperwork to determine if a child is eligible for IV-E funding based on federal policies.
Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to: accurately entering eligibility information into the child welfare system; reading and comprehending the policy manual and obtaining a general working knowledge of Eligibility policies and procedures; keeping abreast of policy updates and changes; assisting county staff with questions and concerns.
Well-organized, pays close attention to detail, has great time & case management skills, has knowledge working with Microsoft Excel & Adobe, data entry & customer service experience, must be able to work well under pressure
Preferred QualificationsTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an Associate's Degree and 2-3 years of experience.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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