Social Services Specialist II (No License) (0124) Position Available In Hancock, Mississippi

Social Services Specialist II (No License) (0124) 
Salary $41,620.80•$45,780.00 Annually Location 23•HANCOCK

COUNTY, MS

Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9797-0571-20250213HK Department 0571•DHS-YOUTH

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Opening Date 02/18/2025 Closing Date 3/4/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $41,620.80 Agency Maximum Salary $45,780.00 About the Agency The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located in HANCOCK. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov. About the Position Second-level professional position accountable for coordinating and implementing the delivery of assigned services (e.g., adoption, foster care, parent training, substitute care, family-centered services, permanency planning, family and individual or group therapy, protective and/or in-home services, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, documents patient progress, participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan, refer to community resources and discharge planning) that require specialized knowledge, for the client to ensure proper care and support. At this level, employees must possess the ability to assess physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the duration of the case or in response to a reportable condition (which may include conducting home visits) to observe and interview the family and/or client; obtain information through interviews of others involved with the family and client (e.g., extended family members, school officials, doctors, churches, therapists, etc.) to determine needs, ensure stability, and safety of the client, respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and/or issue a finding that either supports or finds unsupported claims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. What you’ll need to be Successful Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, and an Advocate for Children. Preferred Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.

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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require a social worker’s license. Employer
State of Mississippi