Disease Intervention Specialist

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Single or family coverage with affordable co-payments
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage, no deductible
• Life Insurance: Term life policy at two times annual salary (up to $100,000 maximum)
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance (agency-dependent)
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days personal and 12 days sick leave annually, beginning after one month
• 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 with 8-year vesting; employee and agency contribute
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available through state agencies
• State Credit Union: Eligibility for Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union savings and borrowing plans
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities in medical/nursing, accounting, business/administrative fields (agency-dependent)
• Career Development and Training: Management/administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships
• Promotional Opportunities: Eligible after 6+ months of service (minimum qualifications must be met)
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on competency attainment, subject to agency funding availability