Social Services Program Supervisor - Prevention​/In Home

Social Services Program Supervisor - Prevention/In Home in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS |  page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$43,509.31 - $65,329.23 Annually

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

Hs

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

09/21/2026

9/25/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$43,509.31

$65,329.23

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of experience.

This opportunity is a Social Services Program Supervisor position in the Prevention Unit within MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance.

Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at  or touya.harrington.gov.

This is a time limited position. The Prevention Program Supervisor – provides leadership, oversight, and coordination for the agency’s prevention initiatives designed to strengthen families, promote child safety and well-being, and prevent unnecessary entry into foster care. The position supervises prevention staff, coordinates community and volunteer services, supports family and stakeholder engagement, and ensures prevention activities are aligned with agency priorities, best practices, and applicable federal and state requirements.

• Provides oversight and coordination of Care Portal and/or other volunteer service initiatives supporting children and families
• Ensures volunteer activities are consistent with agency policies, confidentiality requirements, and child safety standards.
• Develops and maintains relationships with faith-based organizations, nonprofit organizations, businesses, civic groups, and other community partners that provide resources and support to families.
• Coordinates requests for MDCPS county offices and community assistance and ensures resources are appropriately matched to identified needs.
• Establishes processes for tracking volunteer services, community donations, referrals, and outcomes.
• Collaborates with internal divisions and external community partners to strengthen the agency’s prevention efforts.
• Leads or coordinates the development of grant applications and prepares and submits required programmatic, performance, financial, and other grant reports.
• Coordinates with fiscal and procurement staff to ensure grant budgets comply with agency policies, procurement requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Provides direct supervision of and assigns work to the Prevention Specialists and Prevention Inventory Specialist, establishes priorities, monitors performance, and provides ongoing guidance and professional development.
• Ensure staff maintain accurate and timely documentation, inventories, reports, and other required records.
• Provides technical assistance regarding prevention programs, resources, and community engagement.
• Identifies gaps in prevention services and develop strategies to improve access, coordination, and effectiveness.
• Leads or coordinates the planning and set up of vendor tables at various conferences, training, and any other agency-sponsored events.
• Develops…