Adoption & Family Welfare Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services

Picayune (MS)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 62,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking a Social Service Specialist -- Adoption in Pearl River County, MS. The role involves creating and maintaining case files for children in care, visiting children in foster homes and facilities, and conducting investigations of abuse or neglect.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience, with a possible social worker's license.

Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience.
Appointing authority may require social worker's license.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain case files for children in care.
Document in MDCPS online database program.
Visit children in care in foster homes, facilities and hospitals.
Complete investigations of abuse, neglect for exploitation.
Complete ongoing safety and risk assessments.
Participate in scheduled county conferences/meetings for assigned children-in-care.
Make referrals for children-in-care to receive services including dental, vision and medical.
Transport children-in-care to appointments and destinations.
Arrange for visitation with siblings and parents.
Assist with new hires by being "shadow buddies".
On-call for after-hours situation (rotating responsibility with other staff members)
Attend court for hearings.
Communicate with families, service providers, parents, foster parents and the public.
Schedule and attend Family Team Meetings.