Social Services Specialist

Job overview

The Social Services Specialist role is listed in Jones County, Mississippi, and is described as onsite. Compensation is not specified. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services works to protect and nurture at-risk children and families across the state. Working under higher-level supervision, the specialist creates or maintains service plans throughout cases, conducts assessments, coordinates services, and may provide direct services with community partners. The role documents case activities and supports positive outcomes for children and families.

What you'll do

• Create or maintain service plans throughout the duration of a case
• perform assessments
• coordinate services
• potentially deliver direct services with community partners
• document case activities, actions, and contacts
• apply organizational, time-management, communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills in an unpredictable work environment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services

child welfare

case management

service planning

assessments

community partners

mississippi

jones county ms

mdcps

health insurance

paid leave

retirement program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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