Social Services Program Coordinator II

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 equal to two times the employee’s annual salary, up to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance offered by many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: pre-tax accounts for childcare expenses 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. Both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: voluntary retirement savings plan opportunities.
• State Credit Union: special savings and borrowing plans for state employees through the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.

Education & Career Development

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