State of Mississippi
Social Services Specialist II (0957)
State of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Social Services Specialist II (0957) in 44 - LOWNDES COUNTY, MS
State of Mississippi
$41,620.80 - $45,780.00 Annually
Location
44 - LOWNDES COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
9797-0571-20250108LS
0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES
Opening Date
01/09/2026
1/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$41,620.80
$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 LOWNDES. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.
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. (No License)
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.
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer: State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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$41,620.80 - $45,780.00 Annually
Location
44 - LOWNDES COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
9797-0571-20250108LS
0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES
Opening Date
01/09/2026
1/23/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$41,620.80
$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 LOWNDES. If you have any questions, you may contact us at mdhsrecruitment@mdhs.ms.gov.
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. (No License)
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.
See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classifications
Employer: State of Mississippi Address 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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