Social Services Specialist II (0671) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Social Services Specialist II (0671) position in Hinds County, MS, offers an annual salary of $41,620.80-$46,780.00. The State of Mississippi is recruiting for this full-time role in the Department of Human Services - Youth Services. The job entails coordinating and implementing specialized services for clients, requiring strong communication skills, ethical conduct, and the ability to advocate for children. A Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience are typically required.
Job Description
Social Services Specialist II (0671)
Salary
$41,620.80•$46,780.00 Annually
Location 25•HINDS
COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9797-0571-20250523hind
Department
0571•DHS-YOUTH
SERVICES
Opening Date
05/23/2025
Closing Date
5/30/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$41,620.80
Agency Maximum Salary
$46,780.00
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•Oakley and will be located in HINDS. 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
Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, Ability to maintain confidentiality, 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.
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
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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