Impactful Child Welfare Case Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness benefits

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid personal leave and sick leave

Holidays

Retirement program

Deferred compensation

Credit union

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services seeks a Social Services Specialist to support case management, assess needs, and coordinate services with community partners. You will document activities and help create service plans under supervision.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of experience; licensure may be required. The role offers opportunities to work with at-risk children and families in a state agency setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree typically required with 0-2 years of experience.
• Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
• Professional commitment to clients and child welfare.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a service plan throughout a case.
• Perform assessments and coordinate with community partners.
• Document all relevant activities, actions taken and contacts.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Organization

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree

Social work license (may be required)

Job description

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services seeks a Social Services Specialist to support case management, assess needs, and coordinate services with community partners. You will document activities and help create service plans under supervision.

Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of experience; licensure may be required. The role offers opportunities to work with at-risk children and families in a state agency setting.