Youth Services Worker III

Overview

Youth Services Worker III (0635) in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS |  page has loaded.

State of Mississippi

$51,829.41 - $58,301.04 Annually

Location:

25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS

Full-Time

Job Number: HDS

0571 - DHS-YOUTH SERVICES

Opening Date: 01/21/2026

Final date to receive applications: 1/28/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)

Agency Minimum Salary: $51,829.41 - $58,301.04

The Mississippi Department of Human Services is dedicated to serving others while providing a wide range of public assistance programs, social services, and support for children, low-income individuals, and families. The agency seeks to empower families so they can become self-sufficient and responsible for their future success. This position is with the Division of Youth Services and will be at Oakley Youth Development Center in Raymond, MS.

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Third-level vocational Youth Services employee responsible for ensuring safety and security and providing treatment services to youth within a specific unit. Ensuring safety includes monitoring activity, behavior, and movement of youth both within a residential setting or while escorting youth off grounds and performing physical counts. Employees also facilitate treatment programming to youth (e.g., youth advocate, group facilitation, create and/or deliver treatment activities, etc.).

Employee may also assist in the educational program.

What you ll need to be Successful

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Ability to Conduct Oneself in an Ethical Manner
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to Adapt Quickly
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Advocate for Children

• Typically requires a High School Diploma or high school equivalency and 11+ years of experience.

See MSPB Careers for information regarding this classification

State of Mississippi

Address: 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201