Social Services Supervisor - Licensure

State of Mississippi; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 59,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Mississippi is seeking a Social Services Supervisor in the Licensure unit of the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services in Hinds County. The role oversees licensing, recruitment, and related teams to ensure high-quality foster care services and compliance with state and federal rules.

The position pays an annual salary of approximately $58,934.39 to $63,181.25 and requires a Bachelor's degree with MS Social Work licensure, plus supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a social service field is required.
• Mississippi Social Work License required.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience preferred; 3–5 years related work experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Manage, develop, and train the licensing and recruitment teams and related child-welfare units.
• Provide ongoing supervision, staff development, and adherence to contract obligations.
• Oversee intake, case files, and collaboration with community groups to promote program goals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Social Work License in Mississippi

Job description

Social Services Supervisor - Licensure in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

State of Mississippi

$58,934.39 - $63,181.25 Annually

Location

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9800-0681-20261105H

0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES

Opening Date

11/06/2026

11/13/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$58,934.39

$63,181.25

About the Agency

This opportunity is a Social Services Supervisor in the Licensure unit within MS Department of Child Protection Services. 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]

Manage, develop, and train the resource home licensing team, resource home recruitment team, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids team and the Heart Gallery Team while providing ongoing professional supervision; Build a cohesive team and maintain positive employee morale; Review all written documents generated by staff Ensure that the required documents are in the case file. Participate in various collateral and community groups to promote agency programs and to network with the community, creating community linkages and opportunities. Complete various outcome reports as required. Participate in required meetings and training. Provide staff with training, education, ongoing supervision, and support. Ensure adherence to contractual obligations. Handle client, staff, caretaker, and/or collateral complaints and grievances. Participate in agency management meetings and workgroups. Assist CQI in the development of agency documentation to enhance programming and to meet the requirements of policies and procedures. Work to ensure the quality of service and the achievement of program outcome goals. Oversee the operations of the employee selection, training, and orientation processes; Manage the intake and referral process within the program; Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements related to Foster Care, Licensing, and State Adoption; Provide direct service in the absence of assigned staff. Manage a 24-hour response system, which may be for foster parent support, referral intake and/or placement needs. Ensure adequate client contact is maintained in accordance with specific program guidelines and the minimum required contact hours are achieved each month. Ensure staff at all levels are monitored for appropriate caseload weight. Closely monitor child and client safety and are appropriately responsive to any situation posing a risk to, or by, a client. Complete and submit performance appraisals in a timely manner. Maintain a positive organizational culture. Perform duties independently. Perform other related duties as assigned. Implement the key areas of the Recruitment Unit, including recruitment, training, support, and retention of foster families. Recruit foster families for foster care, foster/adopt, specifically targeting diverse foster families and foster families that will accept sibling groups, special needs children, and teenagers. Develop and implement detailed recruitment activities for all programs, including providing public speaking at churches, schools, and other community organizations. In cooperation with Communications staff, prepare promotional materials and website materials. Ensure ongoing and scheduled orientation to foster parents using the PATH training. Oversee ongoing education/training to provide foster families with the knowledge needed to promote parenting skills that are reasonable, prudent, and trauma informed. Develop and maintain resources for each service area. Maintain open communication with applicants, foster parents, and agency staff regarding identified needs and concerns. Provide Recruitment Coaching (i.e. de-escalating placement disruptions, avoiding hospitalization, or calling law enforcement) during times of crisis, including during on-call.

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. 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

Requires a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in social work, social services, psychology, educational psychology, sociology, nursing, criminal justice, counseling, marriage and family therapy, family studies, or a related field. and 3-5 years of experience, and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. Appointing authority may require Master's Degree. Will also require Social Work License in state of Mississippi.

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Employer State of Mississippi

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