Social Services Specialist III Position Available In Jones, Mississippi

Social Services Specialist III

Salary
$48,256.00•$60,086.25 Annually
Location 34•JONES

COUNTY, MS

Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9798-0373-20250612jo
Department
0373•MH-ELLISVILLE

STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date
06/12/2025
Closing Date
6/20/2025 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$48,256.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$60,086.25
About the Agency
Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today. Agency contact information Human Resources at (601) 477-5625.
About the Position
The individual selected for this position will be responsible for conducting and compiling social service assessments and evaluations, generating written training programs, attending habilitation team meetings, treatment review and psychiatric clinic meetings, writing monthly progress notes and quarterly progress reports, completing Medicaid and Social Security applications, managing patient fund account balances as well as initiating purchases on behalf of the persons’ assigned to their caseload. Other duties include coordinate persons’ therapeutic leave, transport for shopping trips and provide in service training to staff. This individual will be required to communicate directly with consumers, family members, advocates and contacts from other health care facilities, demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to convey thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. Must have keyboarding skills and be proficient in the use of a computer, telephone, copier and/or fax machine. Subject to working with persons served in a dorm setting as needed. Individual must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. See attached job specification or visit www.mspb.ms.gov. Vacancy at PDC Unit.
What you’ll need to be Successful
Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
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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