Social Services Specialist II

Social Services Specialist II (0107) in 18 - FORREST COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$41,620.80 - $45,780.00 Annually

Location:

18 - FORREST COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number: FOR

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date: 06/03/2026

Closing Date: 6/17/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $41,620.80 - $45,780.00

The 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 to become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located in FORREST.

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. (No License)

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, and an Advocate for Children.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.

MDHS Recruitment: mdhsrecruitment.gov

210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201

Employer:

State of Mississippi

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