Social Services Specialist II
Job in
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39200, USA
Listed on 2026-06-18
Listing for:
State of Mississippi
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-18
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Social Services Specialist II (0500)
Division of Youth Services, Mississippi Department of Human Services, Harrison County, MS.
Salary: $41,620.80 - $45,780.00 annually.
About the AgencyThe 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.
Responsibilities- Coordinate and implement delivery of assigned services such as adoption, foster care, parent training, substitute care, family‑centered services, permanency planning, family or individual/group therapy, protective and/or in‑home services.
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments, formulate treatment plans, document client progress, and participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
- Refer to community resources and facilitate discharge planning.
- Assess physical and emotional risk, conduct home visits, interview family and client, and collaborate with extended family, schools, doctors, churches, therapists, etc., to determine needs and ensure client safety.
- Respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and issue findings on abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- One to three years of experience in social services.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and ethical conduct.
- Ability to adapt quickly and advocate for children.
- Social worker’s license may be required by appointing authority.
For more information, contact mdhsrecruitment.gov.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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