Benefit Program Specialist I(SNAP/TANF Eligibility Specialist) 4599

State of Mississippi employment 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 policy equal to two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a $100,000 maximum.
• Optional Insurances: discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance offered by many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.

Leave

• Paid Personal Leave: full-time employees earn approximately 18 days annually, accruing after one month of employment.
• Sick Leave: full-time employees earn 12 days 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 Programs

• Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program: employees vest after 8 years; both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: voluntary retirement savings plan offered by state agencies.

Additional Benefits

• State Credit Union: special savings and borrowing plans for state employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement: opportunities for higher education in fields such as medical, nursing, accounting, and business/administrative.
• Career Development and Training: management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: eligibility after 6 months of service, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability.