Benefit Program Associate I (SNAP/TANF Eligibility Clerk) 7604

This position falls under the state classification system. For more details, refer to MSPB Careers.

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may enroll in the state’s health and prescription insurance program with options for single or family coverage and affordable co-payments. More details.
• Wellness Benefits: First-dollar coverage with no deductible for certain annual wellness and health promotion services.
• Life Insurance: Eligible employees receive a term life insurance policy worth two times their annual salary (up to $100,000). More details.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance may be available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually, usable after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: Up to 15 days per year for military training, in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program with vesting after 8 years. Both employee and agency contribute. More details.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available. More details.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to join the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union for special savings and borrowing plans. Contact: 601.948.8191.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education reimbursement in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative.
• Career Development and Training: Access to management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for internal promotions after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.

Requirements

Refer to the job posting for specific experience and education requirements.

• Experience: Options range from no experience to more than 10 years.
• Education: Options include GED/High School, Associate’s Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree, or Doctorate Degree.