Social Service Supervisor, Child Welfare - Safety Unit

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 51,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Frontline Social Service Supervisor for the Safety Unit within the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The role supervises staff, ensures compliance with policy, and guides investigative processes to protect children and families across the state.

The successful candidate will apply micro/mezzo/macro social work approaches, manage resources, and coach staff while coordinating with multiple teams to maintain service quality and timely

Qualifications

• Understanding micro, mezzo and macro social work practice and factors impacting safety.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Flexible thinker with problem-solving skills and ability to synthesize information.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, motivation, and coaching with feedback to assigned staff.
• Monitor activities and develop corrective plans using data sources.
• Ensure uniform implementation of state and federal policy and timely investigations.
• Prepare reports and updates on area of responsibility.

Skills

Social work practice (micro/mezzo/marx

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Social Work or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

State of Mississippi is seeking a Frontline Social Service Supervisor for the Safety Unit within the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services. The role supervises staff, ensures compliance with policy, and guides investigative processes to protect children and families across the state.

The successful candidate will apply micro/mezzo/macro social work approaches, manage resources, and coach staff while coordinating with multiple teams to maintain service quality and timely