Frontline Social Services Specialist – Child Safety

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Lexington (MS); Sur place; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hiring a Social Service Specialist – Safety in Holmes County, MS. This is a time-limited position with duties including intake, investigations, safety planning, and court testimony.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility in a dynamic child welfare environment. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience; licensure as a social worker may be required by the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in social services preferred.
• Appointing authority may require a social worker license.

Responsabilités

• Receive investigation assignments and conduct history checks to determine prior agency involvement.
• Investigate reports of child maltreatment and perform home visits and structured interviews.
• Conduct safety and risk assessments and make referrals for services as appropriate.
• Prepare for, attend, and testify in court hearings and administrative appeals.
• Document work per established protocols and maintain case files.
• Travel in personal vehicle; may work beyond geographic area and on-call outside hours.

Connaissances

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Description du poste

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hiring a Social Service Specialist – Safety in Holmes County, MS. This is a time-limited position with duties including intake, investigations, safety planning, and court testimony.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and flexibility in a dynamic child welfare environment. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 1–3 years of relevant experience; licensure as a social worker may be required by the