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Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services DHS-Social Service Specialist I (W/P) / Statewide in Jackson, Mississippi
This Position is for a Social Service Specialist I (Wellbeing & Permanency) with a state agency location Statewide.
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following: Create and maintain case files for children in care; document in MDCPS online database program; Visit children in care in foster homes, facilities and hospitals; Complete investigations of abuse, neglect for exploitation; Complete ongoing safety and risk assessments; Participate in scheduled county conferences/meetings for assigned children-in-care; Make referrals for children-in-care to receive services including dental, vision and medical; Transport children-in-care to appointments and destinations; Arrange for visitation with siblings and parents; Attend staff meetings with supervisor (normally) and all-staff meetings; Assist with new hires by being "shadow buddies"; Make copies of documents for case files; On-call for after-hours situation (rotating responsibility with other staff members); Attend court for hearings; Attend conferences and training to maintain continuing education hours; Communicate with families, service providers, parents, foster parents and the public; Schedule and attend Family Team Meetings.
Minimum Qualifications: 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.
Required Document: Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license and proof of vehicle insurance, which will be verified by the hiring agency.
MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer