Benefit Program Associate I(SNAP TANF Eligibility Clerk) 7795

State of Mississippi employee benefits package.

Health & Insurance Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy with coverage of two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance at many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax spending accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.

Leave

• Paid Personal Leave: Full-time employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Sick Leave: Full-time employees earn 12 days of sick leave annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training in accordance with federal law.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.

Retirement & Financial Benefits

• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees vest after 8 years of employment, with contributions from both the employee and agency.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union, offering special savings and borrowing plans.

Education & Career Development

• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative programs.
• Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligibility for promotional opportunities within state government after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.