Program Specialist II/Background Specialist Position Available In Lauderdale, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking a Program Specialist II/Background Specialist in Lauderdale County, MS. This full-time position within the Child Protection Services department requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience. The role involves fingerprinting, background checks, and maintaining confidential information. Successful candidates should possess organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills.
Job Description
Program Specialist II/Background Specialist
Salary
$33,600.00•$55,125.00 Annually
Location 38•LAUDERDALE
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9061-0681-20250414la
Department
0681•CHILD
PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date
04/15/2025
Closing Date
4/22/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$55,125.00
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience.
About the Agency
The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within our Background Unit. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi’s at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi’s most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Johnson of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.johnson@mdcps.ms.gov
About the Position
This position is with the MS Child Protection Service Criminal Background Unit. The Fingerprinting Specialist is required to fingerprint all resource homes, relative resource homes, adoptive, contacted providers in the county assigned. The duties include Scheduling applicants upon request for fingerprinting, Requesting Local, State, and Federal background checks, and Child abuse central registries check. Manage the fingerprinting process but not limited to Travel to conduct fingerprinting, Utilizing Smartsheet as a documenting tool, Schedule appointments, Type and composing correspondence to the individuals being served, Collect and compile data for the monthly report. This position also includes maintenance of Confidential information, tracking of fingerprinting equipment, assisting both Licensure and Human Resource staff with an interpretation of the fingerprinting policy and procedures, and any other duties assigned.
What you’ll need to be Successful
Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale, ability to adapt quickly, be courteous, ability to maintain confidentiality.
Characteristics of Work
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone
601-359-1406
601-359-1406
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mississippi/default.cfm
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