Social Services Specialist II (5390)

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; Remote; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi seeks a Social Services Specialist II in Leake County (MS). The role is full-time with telework and entails assessing risk, conducting home visits, and coordinating resources for clients under the Aging & Adult Services division.

Salary ranges from $41,620.80 to $46,780.00 annually. Required are a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience; licensing may be required. For inquiries, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
• Agency prefers Bachelor’s Degree with 2-4 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the case.
• Conduct home visits to observe/interview families or clients.
• Obtain information from interviews with involved parties to determine needs, safety, and stability.
• Respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and make findings of abuse/neglect.
• Collaborate with community organizations to meet client resource needs.
• This is a telework position with investigations in Hinds County and surrounding counties.

Skills

Time management

Oral and written communication

Analytical skills

Working under pressure

Professional and flexible

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Social worker’s license (may be required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social Services Specialist II (5390) in 40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$41,620.80 - $46,780.00 Annually

Location

40 - LEAKE COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9797-0660-20261019Le

0660 - DHS-AGING AND ADULT SERVICES

Opening Date

10/20/2026

10/27/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$41,620.80

$46,780.00

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 Aging & Adult Services and will be located in LEAKE. If you have any questions, you may contact us at [e-mail].

• Assess physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the duration of the case or in response to a reported condition;
• Conduct home visits to observe and interview the family and/or client;
• Obtain information through interviews of others involved with the family and client (e.g., extended family members, school officials, doctors, churches, therapists, etc.) to determine needs, ensure stability, and safety of the client;
• Respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and/or issue a finding that either supports or finds unsupported claims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation;
• Collaborates with community-based and other public organizations to provide resources to meet the resource needs of clients.;
• This is a telework position. The candidate will be responsible for conducting investigations in Hinds County and surrounding counties.

What you'll need to be Successful

• Effective time management & organizational skills
• Effective oral & written communication skills
• Outstanding analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to think logically and arrive at sound conclusions
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Professional, upbeat, & flexible attitude
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 1-3 years of experience.
• Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.
• Agency preferred qualifications:Bachelor's Degree2-4 years of experience

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Employer State of Mississippi

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