Benefit Program Specialist-8.22.25

Job Description:

Benefit Program Specialist-8.22.25

Description

The Department of Social Services (DSS), Director’s Office is seeking applications for a Benefit Program Specialist, locatedin Cole County.

Job Posting Number: 4007 8930314

Annual base salary: The current rate for this position is $43,511.93. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay).

Job Location: This position is located at 3418 Knipp Drive, Jefferson City, Missouri.

Why you’ll love this position: Do you like being part of a team? A team conducting research, talking with people, and helping them understand a process foreign to them. Can you see yourself working with criminal investigators and assisting them collecting fraudulently obtained benefits. Are you wanting to learn and grow? Do you hope for advancement?

What you’ll do :

Assist customers who have question about their overpayment claim(s) and/or the Treasury Offset Program.

Assist with payment arrangements for the repayment of overpayment claims(s).

Serve as a liaison to prosecuting attorney’s offices and other governmental and law enforcement agencies.

Conduct pre-employment background checks on DSS new hires.

Exercise independence in performance of responsibilities; receives general administrative direction

Compile and analyze information related to suspected cases of fraudulent receipt of public assistance benefits.

Examines and analyzes a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations of federal and state laws and/or regulations. Utilize databases for entering, updating, and tracking complaints and investigations.

Complete and submit monthly vehicle expense logs as well as ordering office supplies.

Perform other related work as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.)

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .

If you have questions about this position, please contact: Michelle Vieth at michelle.l.vieth@dss.mo.gov . If you experience accessibility issues while applying, please contact Courtney Hall at Courtney.A.Hall@dss.mo.gov .

Recruitment Area : All qualified applicants.

Application Deadline : September 8, 2025

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer .

Salary:

$43,511.93 per Year