Public Health Program Specialist Team Lead

Job Details

Public Health Program Specialist Team Lead

Location:

57 - PIKE COUNTY, MS

Salary: $43,509.31 - $65,329.23 Annually

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: PIK

Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD

Opening Date: 07/30/2026

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

The Mississippi State Department of Health’s mission is to protect and advance the health, well‑being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi.

The candidate in this Time‑Limited (14) position will be responsible for monitoring the performance of the Service Coordinators and Admin Asst in this district, communicate with providers, families, and community partners. Monitoring program performance, developing and implementing corrective actions as needed, identifying and recruiting EI service providers, and participating with national, state, and local stakeholders.

Successful employees will need to commit to serving diverse infants and toddlers with special needs and their families, have excellent communication skills and customer service practices, be an effective team leader, have knowledge of child development and family-centered practices, have the ability to work collaboratively and develop creative solutions to assist families and support staff, have good organization skills, and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ 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. More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..us
• Deferred Compensation State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
• 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 include medical and nursing fields,…