Social Services Specialist II
Listed on 2026-01-03
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Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health -
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Family Advocacy & Support Services, Community Health
Social Services Specialist II in 16 - COVINGTON COUNTY, MS | page has loaded.
State of Mississippi
$45,864.00 Annually
Location
16 - COVINGTON COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
CN
0733 - MS STATE VETERANS HOMES SYSTEM
Opening Date
12/30/2025
1/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$45,864.00
$45,864.00
About the Agency
Mississippi Veteran Affairs’ mission is to honor veterans and their dependents through superior service, care, and assistance. For more information about the position, contact the Division of Human Resources .
This is a time-limited position. This position is located at our state veterans home in Collins, MS. 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
Good communication skills, both verbal and written. Excellent customer service skills, strong attention to detail. Ability to work as part of a cohesive team.
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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