Social Services Specialist III

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Social Services Specialist III for 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS. The position offers an annual salary of $48,256.00 - $51,376.00 and is full-time at Hillside Unit.

The role involves conducting social service assessments, developing training programs, and coordinating with families and healthcare partners while ensuring compliance with licensing requirements. A Social Worker license is required, along with a Mississippi driver's license and a safe driving record.

Qualifications

• Efficient organizational skills and strong time management.
• Good oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to adapt to an unpredictable work environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and compile social service assessments and evaluations.
• Generate written training programs for individuals.
• Attend habilitation team meetings, treatment reviews, and psychiatric clinics.
• Manage Medicaid and Social Security applications and patient funds.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Social Services Specialist III in 34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$48,256.00 - $51,376.00 Annually

Location

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Contract

Full-Time

Job Number

9798-0373-20261021Js

0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date

10/23/2026

11/5/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$48,256.00

$51,376.00

About the Agency

Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today. Agency contact information Human Resources at [phone].

The individual selected for this position will be responsible for conducting and compiling social service assessments and evaluations, generating written training programs, attending habilitation team meetings, treatment review and psychiatric clinic meetings, writing monthly progress notes and quarterly progress reports, completing Medicaid and Social Security applications, managing patient fund account balances as well as initiating purchases on behalf of the persons’ assigned to their caseload. Other duties include coordinate persons’ therapeutic leave, transport for shopping trips and provide in service training to staff. This individual will be required to communicate directly with consumers, family members, advocates and contacts from other health care facilities, demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to convey thoughts and ideas in a clear and concise manner. Must have keyboarding skills and be proficient in the use of a computer, telephone, copier and/or fax machine. Subject to working with persons served in a dorm setting as needed. Individual must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. See attached job specification or visit www.mspb.ms.gov. Vacancy at Hillside Unit. **Agency requires a Social Worker license.

What you'll need to be Successful

Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication 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 Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license. **Agency requires a Social Worker license.

Address

210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201