NEOGOV · 2 days ago
Benefit Program Specialist I(Eligibility Specialist) 7335
29 - ITAWAMBA COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$31K/yr - $31K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, which is committed to providing public assistance and social services. The Benefit Program Specialist I will evaluate benefit and eligibility programs while ensuring compliance and effectiveness, and may also assist in case management and public assistance program establishment.
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Responsibilities
Evaluate the effectiveness of benefit and eligibility programs by auditing processes and reporting findings to stakeholders
Assist in establishing public assistance programs in response to legislative mandates and recommend policy or policy revisions to governing bodies
Oversee and determine high value claims, benefits, and/or eligibility through consideration of a wide range of legal, medical, occupational, and other factors
Advocate in an appeals process
Perform case management work
Qualification
Required
Candidate must demonstrate integrity, pride in themselves and their work, have a positive attitude and a positive work ethic
Must be organized with the ability to multi-task
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be courteous and have compassion for others
Candidate must also be able to adapt to changes quickly
Must be reliable
Must have the ability to work with others as a team
This position requires complete confidentiality
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 0-2 years of experience
Preferred
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience OR an associate degree and 2-3 years of experience
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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