Program Associate ; Eligibility Clerk

Overview

Benefit Program Associate I (Eligibility Clerk) 7737

This listing closes on 3/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada).

Employer:

State of Mississippi

Salary: $24,000.00 Annually

Location:

30 - JACKSON COUNTY, MS

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number:
Jn

Department: 0651 - DHS-ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE/TANF

Opening Date: 03/09/2026

Closing Date: 3/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary $24,000.00 Agency Maximum Salary $24,000.00

What you ll need to be Successful

• Ability to multi-task
• Time-Management Skills
• Customer Service skills

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 JACKSON. If you have any questions, you may contact us .

First-level vocational position responsible for following set rules and procedures to routinely gather to make eligibility determinations and deliver direct services applicable to one of multiple eligibility areas and programs (e.g. food stamps, cash, medical assistance, workforce services, veteran’s loan eligibility etc.). At this level, employees apply guidelines to calculate benefits and, if determined eligible, issue one-time or ongoing assistance. Employees may also refer applicants to other agencies or other public programs or community resources.

At this level, employees perform work under general supervision. May be required to perform case management work.

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 0-2 years of experience.

Health/Prescription Insurance:
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state’s health and prescription insurance program. Wellness Benefits, Life Insurance, Optional Insurances, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave, Military Leave, Holidays, Retirement Programs, Deferred Compensation, State Credit Union, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Development and Training, Promotional Opportunities, Career Ladders.

• Health/Prescription Insurance: choose single or family coverage with co-pays.
• Wellness Benefits: wellness and health promotion program with annual benefits; first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
• Life Insurance: term policy up to two times annual salary to max $100,000.
• Optional Insurances
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
• Military Leave
• Holidays
• Retirement Programs
• Deferred Compensation
• State Credit Union
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development and Training
• Promotional Opportunities
• Career Ladders

01 How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related 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

02 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?

• None of the above
• GED / High School
• 1 year / 30 semester hours
• Associate s Degree / 2 yrs / 60 semester hours
• 3 years / 90 semester hours
• Bachelor s Degree
• Master s Degree
• Specialist Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Employer State of Mississippi

Phone

Website

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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