Social Services Specialist
2 days ago
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OnsiteFull-timeEntry
Summary
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking a Social Services Specialist to join their team in Scott County, MS. The role involves creating and maintaining service plans for at-risk children and families, performing assessments, and coordinating with community partners.
About the Role
As a Social Services Specialist, you will work under supervision to develop and maintain service plans throughout the duration of cases. This includes performing assessments, coordinating services, and documenting all relevant activities and contacts involved with each case.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field.
- 0-2 years of experience in social services or child welfare.
Preferred:
- Social worker's license.
- Experience in case management or working with at-risk populations.
Benefits
- Health/Prescription Insurance with options for single or family coverage.
- Wellness benefits with first-dollar coverage for certain services.
- Life insurance policy covering two times the employee's annual salary up to $100,000.
- Optional insurances for dental, vision, and cancer.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for childcare and medical expenses.
- Paid personal leave and sick leave, accruing approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually.
- Military leave for employees serving in the armed forces.
- Up to 10 paid holidays annually.
- Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program with vesting after 8 years.
- Opportunities for tuition reimbursement for higher education.
- Career development training and promotional opportunities.
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
MDCPS is the state agency responsible for protecting children and nurturing Mississippi families. Our mission is to lead Mississippi’s efforts in keeping children and youth safe and thriving by strengthening families, preventing child abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and promoting child and family well-being and permanent family connections. Report child abuse by calling 1.800.222.8000 or use our online reporting tool at www.mdcps.ms.gov.
Scott County, MS