Social Services Supervisor-Wellbeing & Permanency

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services; Pearl (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services seeks a Social Services Supervisor - Wellbeing/Permanency in Rankin County, MS. The role entails supervising professional social services staff, guiding case management to strengthen families, and ensuring protection and care for vulnerable individuals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4–7 years of related experience, with supervisory responsibilities and detailed performance oversight capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 4-7 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in supervisory role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of social services and case management best practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise professional social services staff and oversee case management activities.
• Make hire recommendations; provide training, planning, assignments, and performance reviews.
• Coach staff and implement progressive discipline as needed to maintain service quality.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Case management

Children welfare

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

This position is for a Social Services Supervisor - Wellbeing/Permanency with state angency work location in Rankin County, MS.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervisory-level position accountable for administrative work involving professional social services, which encompasses the provision of case management services designed to strengthen, rehabilitate, and preserve individuals and/or families; and provide protection and care for children and vulnerable adults in need of supplementary, substitute care, or provide full-time intake services. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations; training; work planning, assignments, and review; and performance assessment, coaching, and progressive discipline. Supervision at this level also requires these employees to have the knowledge and skills to perform and review the work overseen.

Education and Experience:

Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4-7 years of experience.

MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer