Social Services Specialist

Job overview

The Social Services Specialist role is listed in Pearl River County, MS. Compensation is not specified. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services works to protect and nurture at-risk children and families across Mississippi. Working under higher-level supervision, the specialist helps create and maintain case service plans through assessments, coordination, possible direct services with community partners, and documentation of case activities and contacts.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain service plans throughout cases
• perform assessments
• coordinate services and may deliver direct services with community partners
• document relevant activities, actions, and contacts.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services specialist

child welfare

case management

service planning

assessments

community services

pearl river county ms

full-time

state government

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health and prescription insurance
• wellness benefits
• life insurance
• optional insurance programs
• flexible spending accounts
• paid personal and sick leave
• paid holidays
• retirement and deferred compensation programs
• state credit union access
• tuition reimbursement opportunities
• career development training
• promotional opportunities.

Why this role

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 0–2 years of experience; a social worker license may be required by the appointing authority.

About the employer

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.