Social Services Specialist, Child Welfare

Job overview

The Social Services Specialist role is onsite in Newton County, MS. Compensation is not specified. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services works to protect and nurture at-risk children and families across the state. The specialist works under supervision to create or maintain case service plans, conduct assessments, coordinate services with community partners, and document case activities and contacts. The role contributes to child welfare case management and service delivery.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

social services specialist

child welfare

case management

service planning

assessments

community partners

newton county ms

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, paid holidays, retirement programs, deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement opportunities, and career development training.

Why this role

The posting states that the 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: Parole Offices and Probation Offices. Sector: 92.