Youth Services Worker II (0257) Position Available In Hinds, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: Typically requiring a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 2-4 years of experience, the Youth Services Worker II (0257) position at the Mississippi Department of Human Services involves ensuring safety and security, providing treatment services to youth, and facilitating treatment programming. Successful candidates will possess excellent communication skills, ethical conduct, interpersonal skills, adaptability, confidentiality maintenance, and a commitment to advocating for children.
Job Description
Youth Services Worker II (0257)
Salary $46,076.16 Annually Location 25 – HINDS
COUNTY, MS
Job Type Full-Time Job Number 9819-0571-20250227hind Department 0571 – DHS-YOUTH
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Opening Date 02/27/2025 Closing Date 3/6/2025 11:59 PM Central Agency Minimum Salary $46,076.16 Agency Maximum Salary $46,076.16 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 HINDS. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov. About the Position Second-level vocational Youth Services employee responsible for ensuring safety and security and providing treatment services to youth within a specific unit. Ensuring safety includes monitoring activity, behavior, and movement of youth both within a residential setting or while escorting youth off grounds and performing physical counts. Employees also facilitate treatment programming to youth (e.g., youth advocate, group facilitation, create and/or deliver treatment activities, etc.). Employees may also assist in the educational program. 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 High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 2-4 years of experience.
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Characteristics of Work See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 2-4 years of experience. Employer
State of Mississippi
Address
210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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