Social Services Specialist III

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Social Services Specialist III

Salary

$48,256.00 - $62,489.70 Annually

Location

34 - JONES COUNTY, MS

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

9798-0373-20260423JS

Department

0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL

Opening Date

04/23/2026

Closing Date

5/4/2026 11:59 PM Central

Agency Minimum Salary

$48,256.00

Agency Maximum Salary

$62,489.70

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 (601) 477-5625.

About the Position

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 Driver's License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual. This vacancy is 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.

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Health/Prescription InsuranceEligible employees have the opportunity to participate in the state's health and prescription insurance program. Employees may select either single or family coverage with affordable co-payments. More detail can be found at Know Your Benefits. Wellness BenefitsEmployees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. Life InsuranceAll eligible employees receive an actual term life insurance policy upon employment. The policy coverage is two times the employee's annual salary