Impactful Child Welfare Case Specialist

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement Programs

Deferred Compensation

State Credit Union

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development Training

Promotional Opportunities

Career Ladders

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking a Social Services Specialist to manage service plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate with community partners to protect vulnerable children.

You will work under supervision, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience, with licensing may be required. The role emphasizes documentation and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; social worker's license may be required by appointing authority.
• 0–2 years of experience typical for this level.
• Direct service delivery and case documentation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Client commitment

Resilience

Organizational skills

Communication

Morale

Flexibility

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is seeking a Social Services Specialist to manage service plans, conduct assessments, and coordinate with community partners to protect vulnerable children.

You will work under supervision, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree and 0-2 years of experience, with licensing may be required. The role emphasizes documentation and collaboration across teams.