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NEOGOV · 2 days ago

Benefit Program Associate I (Clerk) 0586

38 - LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$24K/yr - $24K/yr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, which is dedicated to serving others through a variety of public assistance programs. The Benefit Program Associate I will assist customers in obtaining services and support while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Assist customers with obtaining a full range of services by providing information and applying a variety of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and program requirements

Assist with providing advice and answers

Reviewing and validating forms for completeness and accuracy in order to provide services and products

Follow set rules and procedures to routinely gather to make eligibility determinations and deliver direct services applicable to one of multiple eligibility areas and programs

Apply guidelines to calculate benefits and, if determined eligible, issue one-time or ongoing assistance

Refer applicants to other agencies or other public programs, or community resources

Perform work under general supervision

May be required to perform case management work

Qualification

Eligibility determinationCustomer serviceCase managementCommunication skillsAttention to detail

Required

The ability to assist customers with obtaining a full range of services by providing information and applying a variety of laws, rules, policies, procedures, and program requirements

Assist with providing advice and answers, and reviewing and validating forms for completeness and accuracy in order to provide services and products

Perform case management work