Social Services Specialist II - CQI

Salary : $42,453.22 - $57,330.00 AnnuallyLocation : 24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MSJob Type : Full-TimeJob Number : 9797-0681-20250304HARDepartment : 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICESOpening Date : 03 / 04 / 2025Closing Date : 3 / 12 / 2025 11 : 59 PM CentralAgency Minimum Salary : $42,453.22Agency Maximum Salary : $57,330.00About the Agency : This opportunity is a Social Services Specialist II position within MS Department of Child Protection Services in our CQI Unit (Continuous Quality Improvement Unit). 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 Johnson of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.johnson@mdcps.ms.govAbout the Position : This is administrative specialized work in the Social Services Specialist Series. This position is for the Continuous Quality Improvement Unit. The description of the job includes the following : (1.) Provide a comprehensive, independent review / audit of agency and contracted child welfare providers against established state, federal, agency compliance standards.(2.) Effectively and objectively combine all sources of information to document determinations and findings.(3.) Demonstrates adequate knowledge and skills to assess the safety, permanency, and wellbeing of children.(4.) Demonstrates adequate preparation for the case review processes through knowledge of case dynamics / knowledge of services provided, etc.(5.) Demonstrate group facilitation / interviewing knowledge and skills and maintains an atmosphere during remote review that encourages participation by all participants.(6.) Maintains necessary attention to detail to achieve high-level performance and produces timely and accurate work product.(7.) Demonstrates sense of responsibility and commitment to the public trust and service through statements and actions and conscientiously abides by the rules, regulations, and procedures governing work.(8.) Communicates ideas, suggestions, and concerns, as well as outcomes and progress throughout the process of an activity and provides thorough and accurate information.(9.) Is a good steward of state assets and assures that all assigned property is accounted for and that inventory sheets are provided to CQI Administrative team promptly for all property transfers and changes.(10.) Develops and enhances skills to adapt to changing organizational needs or to address barriers. The incumbents receive training related to job content and must pass a comprehensive test prior to continued employment and / or advancement.What you'll need to be Successful : Being able to complete assignments timely, being able to work independently, interpersonal skills, great written and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications : Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license.

• Agency Preferred Qualifications : A Bachelors' Degree and two (2) years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license 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. In this position, the salary maybe adjusted based on education and qualifications. Characteristics of Work See for information regarding this classifications Examples of Work Second-level professional position accountable for coordinating and implementing the delivery of assigned services (e.g., adoption, foster care, parent training, substitute care, family-centered services, permanency planning, family and individual or group therapy, protective and / or in-home services, biopsychosocial assessments, treatment plans, documents patient progress, participate in interdisciplinary treatment plan, refer to community resources and discharge planning) that require specialized knowledge, for the client to ensure proper care and support. At this level, employees must possess the ability to assess physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the duration of the case or in response to a reportable condition (which may include conducting home visits) to observe and interview the family and / or client; obtain information through interviews of others involved with the family and client (e.g., extended family members, school officials, doctors, churches, therapists, etc.) to determine needs, ensure stability, and safety of the client, respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and / or issue a finding that either supports or finds unsupported claims of abuse, neglect, and / or exploitation. Minimum Qualifications Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require a social worker's license.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 to a maximum of $100,000. More detail can be found at Life Insurance Choices.Optional InsurancesMany agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.Flexible Spending AccountsMany state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. These accounts allow employees to withhold childcare expenses and unreimbursed medical expenses prior to application of state and federal taxes. Paid Personal Leave and Sick LeaveFull-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.Military LeaveIn accordance with federal law, all employees serving in the armed forces or the military reserves are entitled to 15 days per year for military training.HolidaysEmployees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends. Retirement ProgramsThe State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit / Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http : / / www.pers.state.ms.usDeferred CompensationState agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.State Credit UnionAll state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.Tuition ReimbursementMany state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business / administrative fields.Career Development and TrainingThe Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.Promotional OpportunitiesEmployees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.Career LaddersMany job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.01 What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed? None GED or High School Equivalency Diploma / High School Diploma 30 semester hours Associate's Degree / 60 semester hours 90 semester hours Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Specialist Degree Doctorate Degree 02 How many years of relevant experience do you have? No experience 1 year of experience 2 years of experience 3 years of experience 4 years of experience 5 years of experience 6 years of experience 7 years of experience 8 years of experience 9 years of experience 10 years of experience More than 10 years 03 Do you have a valid Mississippi Social Worker's license? Yes No Required Question

Salary : $42,453 - $57,330