Impactful Social Services Specialist: Child Welfare

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Mississippi; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Prescription Insurance

Wellness benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave

Retirement Programs

Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hiring a Social Services Specialist to support at-risk children and families. This role entails creating service plans, coordinating with community partners, and documenting case activities.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience within a social services context is preferred. The agency offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Professional commitment to child welfare.
• Personal resilience and self-efficacy.
• Flexibility in dealing with challenges.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain service plans for cases.
• Perform assessments and coordinate with partners.
• Document activities and contacts involved with cases.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services is hiring a Social Services Specialist to support at-risk children and families. This role entails creating service plans, coordinating with community partners, and documenting case activities.

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree and strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Experience within a social services context is preferred. The agency offers competitive benefits and opportunities for career advancement.