Benefit Program Specialist

Benefit Program Specialist #226446 Job Details Jefferson City, MO Full-Time Salaried $42,244.59 Per year 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Department of Social Services MO Healthnet Business Operations Howerton Building 4591 8260032 8.11.26 -- Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position The MO HealthNet Division has an opening for a Benefit Program Specialist within the TPL/Casualty unit located in Cole County. Job Posting Number: 4591 8260032 Semi-monthly salary: The current rate for this position is $1,760.19. Individual(s) selected for this position may receive a higher rate based on a pay differential (e.g. shift, or time-of-service pay). Annual Salary: $42,244.59 Job Location: This position is located at the Howerton State Office Building; 615 Howerton Court, Jefferson City, MO. All internal promotional applicants are encouraged to apply as there may be alternate office space available. The Department of Social Services partners with families and communities to protect children, rehabilitate youth and move families to self-sufficiency so that Missourians can lead safe, healthy and productive lives. Why you’ll love this position This position is a mid-level programmatic position with the Missouri Medicaid Program. The person in this position will work as part of a team specializing in the Third Party Liability/Casualty recoveries. The right person for this position is self-motivated, can perform research accurately and thrives while working independently. Responsibilities - What you’ll do Accurately prepare case review, management, and administrative reports as applicable. Research internal and external leads, monthly reports, and any correspondence from attorneys, insurance companies, participants and families for possible cases to prepare for reimbursement to the State. Prepare appropriate documentation to send to the Attorney General’s Office for referred cases. Cross-train to back up all other staff as needed. Assist supervisor with special projects as assigned. Qualifications - All you need for success Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of relevant experience. (Substitutions may be allowed.) Preferred Qualifications: The person in this position should have the ability to work independently, be a team player, and have great time management and critical thinking skills. Experience with eMMIS, Microsoft Office and FAMIS is a bonus. Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures and attention to detail. Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant. Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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. Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position, please contact: Kimberly Standiford at Kimberly.Standiford@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: August 11, 2026 The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.