Public Health Program Specialist III
Salary
$36,624.00 - $56,640.66 Annually
Location
17 - DESOTO COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9596-0301-20260722deso
Department
0301 - HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
7/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$56,640.66
About the Agency
The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to recruitment@msdh.ms.gov.
About the Position
This is a non-state service, time-limited position. Assist families of infants and toddlers with disabilities in accessing health and developmental services and make referrals to providers for needed services Provide targeted case management by coordinating, facilitating, and monitoring the provision of early intervention and other services under Part C of IDEA, including evaluations and assessments; Facilitate and participate in teams to develop, review, and evaluate Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) and ensure appropriate services are being provided; Inform families of their rights and procedures for safeguarding their rights and maintain early intervention records for accuracy and completeness; Assist families in achieving their goals, including understanding their childs strengths, abilities, and special needs and how to help their child develop and learn; Facilitate the development of a transition plan to preschool, school, or other appropriate services; and Conduct outreach into the community to ensure all infants and toddlers with disabilities are identified and participate with community stakeholders to enhance the early intervention system. Conduct training with staff, Providers, and families.
What youll need to be Successful
Successful employees will need to have good communication skills, be an effective team player, have knowledge of child development and family-centered practices, ability to develop creative solutions to assist families, have good organization skills, and be able to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of experience. Agency preferred qualifications: Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Early Intervention/Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, Human Science, Psychology, Human Development, or Social Work At least two (2) years of experience in service coordination for children with disabilities between birth to eighteen (18) years of age or service provision to children under six (6) years of age
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Health/Prescription Insurance
Eligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
All eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes.
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
In accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and Training
The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406