Social Services Specialist II

Job Title

Second-level professional position accountable for coordinating and implementing the delivery of assigned services

This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located in Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond. If you have any questions, you may contact us .

About the Position:
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:
Excellent communication skills, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, excellent interpersonal skills, ability to adapt quickly, ability to maintain confidentiality, and an advocate for children. Preferred qualifications typically require a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. Hiring agency preference will be given to those with:
Master's Degree and 2 years of experience.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification.

$41,620.80 - $46,780.00 Annually

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Mississippi Department of Human Services

Address: 210 East Capitol Street Suite 800 Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

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