Social Services Specialist III

State of Mississippi

$48,256.00 - $51,376.00 Annually

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

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0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

10/23/2026

11/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

$48,256.00

$51,376.00

Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today. Agency contact information Human Resources at .

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for conducting and compiling social service assessments and evaluations, generating written training programs, attending habilitation team meetings, treatment review and psychiatric clinic meetings, writing monthly progress notes and quarterly progress reports, completing Medicaid and Social Security applications, managing patient fund account balances as well as initiating purchases on behalf of the persons’ assigned to their caseload.

Other duties include coordinate persons’ therapeutic leave, transport for shopping trips and provide in service training to staff. This individual will be required to communicate directly with consumers, family members, advocates and contacts from other health care facilities, demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to convey thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. Must have keyboarding skills and be proficient in the use of a computer, telephone, copier and/or fax machine.

Subject to working with persons served in a dorm setting as needed. Individual must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. See attached job specification or visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Vacancy at Hillside Unit.
** Agency requires a Social Worker license.

Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
** Agency requires a Social Worker license.

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201