Social Services Program Coordinator III (Targeted Case Manager) (5235) Long Beach

State of Mississippi; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South Mississippi Regional Center, a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health, seeks a Social Services Program Coordinator III (Targeted Case Manager) for Long Beach. You will manage IDD Community Support Program caseloads and develop person-centered Plans of Services and Supports.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in psychology or a related field and 4–7 years of experience, with travel across six southern counties and a valid Mississippi driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related mental health field required.
• 4–7 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to travel within the six southern counties and maintain a state vehicle license.

Responsibilities

• Serves as IDD Targeted Case Manager (TCM) for people enrolled in the IDD Community Support Program (1915i).
• Manages and maintains caseload of people receiving IDD Community Support Program services.
• Develops and maintains a person-centered Plan of Services and Supports (PSS) for each person on caseload.
• Revises/updates each person’s PSS at least annually or when changes in the person’s circumstances occur or when requests are made by the person/legal representative.
• Coordinates and monitors identified supports and services through regular monthly contact, face to face quarterly reviews, and annual assessment and re-certification meetings.
• Ensures services are adequate, appropriate, and meet the person’s needs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related mental health field

Job description

Social Services Program Coordinator III (Targeted Case Manager) (5235) Long Beach in 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$40,286.40 - $44,973.33 Annually

Location

24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9790-0373-20261007Hn

0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date

10/07/2026

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

Agency Minimum Salary

$40,286.40

$44,973.33

About the Agency

South Mississippi Regional Center is a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Each position at South Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs. (5235-84235)For more information contact South Mississippi Regional Center at 228-868-2923

Social Services Program Coordinator III (Targeted Case Manager)WORK LOCATION: COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROGRAM – Long BeachPAY: $ 40,286.40 annuallySCHEDULE/SHIFTS: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and with variations as required to meet program needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves as IDD Targeted Case Manager (TCM) for people enrolled in the IDD Community Support Program (1915i).
• Manages and maintains caseload of people receiving IDD Community Support Program services.
• Develops and maintains a person-centered Plan of Services and Supports (PSS) for each person on caseload.
• Revises/updates each person’s PSS at least annually or when changes in the person’s circumstances occur or when requests are made by the person/legal representative.
• Coordinates and monitors identified supports and services through regular monthly contact, face to face quarterly reviews, and annual assessment and re-certification meetings.
• Ensures services are adequate, appropriate, and meet the person’s needs.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Knowledge of client support best practices and willingness to work as a team.
• Attention to detail, organizational and time-management skills, as well as the ability to articulate with written and verbal communication are required.
• Ability to apply pertinent state and federal regulations as well as agency and program policy and procedures.
• Travel within the six southern counties is required.
• Must maintain eligibility to drive a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in psychology or related mental health field and 4-7 years of experience.
• Must be eligible to drive a State of Mississippi vehicle.
• Hiring agency prefers;EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a mental health, intellectual/developmental disabilities, or related field from an accredited four-year college or university AND 4-7 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid MS driver’s license, or license from a contiguous state, and have personal vehicle insurance in order to drive a State vehicle.
• SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or above in an IDD-related field and no related experience; Bachelor’s degree or above in an unrelated field and at least one (1) year of IDD-related experience; or Registered Nurse licensure with at least one (1) year of IDD-related experience.

South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to comply with EEOC regulations and promote inclusivity.

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