Social Services Program Associate I

State of Mississippi; College Vista (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Social Services Program Associate I for Oktibbeha County, MS. This full-time role supports the Child Protection Services field offices, coordinating transport, case management support, and collaboration with supervisory staff.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, 0-2 years of experience, and a valid Mississippi driver's license with insurance. It pays $21,612.61 to $28,462.96 annually and is based in Oktibbeha County.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Must have valid Mississippi Driver's License and valid insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide transportation for children including relocation and placement.
• Maintain updated lists of children in custody and placements.
• Teach homemaking and daily living skills to families.
• Screen for risk factors and barriers and communicate with the team.

Skills

Client care

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Flexibility

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Social Services Program Associate I in 53 - OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$21,612.61 - $28,462.96 Annually

Location

53 - OKTIBBEHA COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9786-0681-20261009Ok

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

10/12/2026

10/16/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$21,612.61

$28,462.96

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services has a position available within the County Field Offices providing support to the Field Office Supervisory Staff. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at‑risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life‑changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or [e-mail]

Provides transportation for children, including relocation and placement in foster homes, physician visits, and supervised parental visits. Keeps updated list of children in custody and where they are placed, teaches homemaking/parental skills and daily living tasks to families, learns to screen for risk factors and barriers, answers telephone calls, performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

What you'll need to be Successful

Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self‑efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. Efficient organizational and time management skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often‑unpredictable work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 0-2 years of experience. Hiring agency preferred qualifications:Graduation from a standard four‑year high school or equivalent (GED or High School Equivalency Diploma).MUST HAVE: Valid Mississippi Drivers License and Valid Insurance. Reliable transportation.

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Employer State of Mississippi

Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201