Social Services Specialist II (0526)

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Social Services Specialist II (0526) in 14 - COAHOMA COUNTY, MS for the Mississippi Department of Human Services, Division of Youth Services. This full-time role offers a salary range of $41,517.84 to $50,054.60 annually and is based in Coahoma County.

Key duties include preparing social, educational and home-life histories for court or facility use, counseling youth, serving as probation agent, guiding youths in placement after release, coordinating community

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
• Bachelor’s degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field; 2–4 years of experience in related duties.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the social, educational and home-life history and other diagnostic reports for court or facility use.
• Serving in counseling capacities with the youth courts and as probation agent for the youth courts.
• Counseling and supervising children released from MDHS/DYS institutions and coordinating aftercare.
• Coordinating activities of community agencies aiding social adjustment and rehabilitation.
• Implement a standardized risk assessment tool for use in the community.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ethical conduct

Advocate for children

Adapt quickly

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Social Services Specialist II (0526) in 14 - COAHOMA COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$41,517.84 - $50,054.60 Annually

Location

14 - COAHOMA COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9797-0571-20260925coah

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date

09/25/2026

10/7/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$41,517.84

$50,054.60

About the Agency

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be located in COAHOMA. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

"Based on Mississippi Statute 43-27-20 the Mississippi Department of Human Services Division of Youth Services (MDHS/DYS) is responsible for assigning probation and aftercare workers to the youth courts of the various court districts throughout the state of Mississippi.MDHS/DYS shall assign duties to Social Services Specialists (probation and aftercare workers) which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:(1) Preparing the social, educational and home-life history and other diagnostic reports on the child for the benefit of the court or the Oakley Youth Development Center (OYDC).(2) Serving in counseling capacities with the youth courts.(3) Serving as probation agents for the youth courts.(4) Serving, advising and counseling children in the various institutions under the control of the MDHS/DYS as may be necessary to the placement of the children in proper environment after release and the placement of children in suitable jobs where necessary and proper.(5) Supervising and guiding of children released or conditionally released from institutions under the control of MDHS/DYS.(6) Counseling in an aftercare program.(7) Coordinating the activities of supporting community agencies which aid in the social adjustment of children released from the institution and in an aftercare program.(8) Providing or arranging for necessary services leading to the rehabilitation of delinquents, either within the division or through cooperative arrangements with other appropriate agencies.(9) Providing counseling and supervision for any child under ten (10) years of age who has been brought to the attention of the court when other suitable personnel is not available and upon request of the court concerned.10) Supervising the aftercare program and making revocation investigations at the request of the court.11) Implement a standardized risk assessment tool for use in the community."

What you'll need to be Successful

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and related program software. Excellent Communication Skills, Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner, Excellent Interpersonal Skills, Ability to Adapt Quickly, and an Advocate for Children.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license. Hiring agency prefers:A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Counseling, Social Work, or a directly related field; and two to four (2-4) years of experience in work related to the described duties.

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