Social Work Assistant

State of Mississippi; Mississippi; Sur place; USD 37 000 - 40 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Mississippi is seeking a Social Work Assistant for Lamar County, MS. This full-time government position requires integrity, attention to detail, and strong communication to support adults with mental health needs in a regional hospital setting.

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience; appointing authority may require a social worker’s license. Salary range $37,461 to $39,540.80 annually with benefits. Location: Lamar County, MS, 37 - Lamar County area.

Qualifications

• Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Reliability

Ethical conduct

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Compassion

Professionalism

Organization skills

Punctuality

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Social worker license preferred

Description du poste

Social Work Assistant in 37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS | GovernmentJobs.com page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$37,461.00 - $39,540.80 Annually

Location

37 - LAMAR COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number

9796-0372-20261021L

0372 - MH-EAST MS STATE HOSPITAL

Opening Date

10/21/2026

11/6/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary

$37,461.00

$39,540.80

About the Agency

South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties.

South Mississippi State Hospital in Purvis is an acute care, regional behavioral program with the primary purpose to offer a continuum of services for adults with mental illness within the patient’s region of residence. The closer proximity allows family, friends, and community to more actively support the treatment, recover, and aftercare of the patient. South Mississippi State Hospital serves Lamar, Forrest, Marion, Perry, Greene, Wayne, Jones, Covington, Jefferson Davis, Pearl River, Stone, Hancock, Harrison, George, Jackson, Pike, Walthall, Lawrence, Franklin, and Amite counties.

What you’ll need to be Successful

Integrity, attention to detail, punctuality, organization skills, teamwork, professionalism, excellent and effective communication skills, problem solving skills, ability to multi-task, dependability, ability to conduct oneself in an ethical manner, ability to maintain confidentiality, and compassion.

Preferred Qualifications

Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker’s license.

• Requires a bachelor's degree
• Requires 0 to 2 years of relevant social work experience.
• Requires valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance.

Address 210 East Capitol Street

Suite 800

Jackson, Mississippi, 39201