Social Services Program Coordinator II

Overview

Social Services Program Coordinator II in 61 - Rankin County, MS

State of Mississippi

Salary: $41,631.22 - $45,864.00 Annually

Location:

61 - Rankin County, MS

Full-Time

Job Number: rank

0139 - DRS-SPECIAL DISABILITY PROGRAM

Opening Date: 01/13/2026

Closing Date: 1/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) is a state agency dedicated to helping Mississippians with disabilities to live and work independently. MDRS serves through four major programs:
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR), Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind (VRB), Office of Special Disability Programs (OSDP), and Disability Determination Services (DDS). Services also include support through Assistive Technology, the Office of Business Development and much more. It is the mission of MDRS to provide appropriate and comprehensive services in a timely and effective manner. Programs and services assist individuals with disabilities to gain employment, retain employment, and to live independently.

MDRS is always looking for qualified and passionate employees to help fulfill its mission. To inquire about this position, please email careers.gov.

This position is with the Office of Special Disability Programs. The Social Services Program Coordinator identifies and coordinates long-term services and supports to assist individuals with the most severe physical disabilities to remain independent in their homes and communities. Employees in this position oversee ongoing community-based services to these individuals and are responsible for the planning and monitoring of accessibility needs and in-home personal care services to ensure the individuals remain as independent as possible in both the home and community-based setting.

Services are provided based on need as determined by a functional assessment and are provided through an individualized plan of services and supports. The Social Services Program Coordinator oversees the process of assessments and reassessment of the individual’s level of care and reviews the plan of services and supports that are completed in the individuals home.

• Monitoring all approved services to meet the individual’s current needs
• Conducts quarterly home visits and conducts monthly telephone contacts with the individuals being served
• Ensuring personal care attendants (PCA’s) chosen by the individual meet basic competencies, and review and approve their payroll
• Must be able to travel within their assigned area

• Good oral and written communications skills are required to be proficient in this position
• Must be able to prioritize, plan and provide timely services to those individuals being served
• Looking for individuals who can multi-task, are very detailed oriented, analytical, and able to solve problems

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 2-4 years of experience
• Agency preferred qualifications:
  Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling or related field, and two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201