Social Service Specialist I​/Winston

Overview

This Position is for a Social Service Specialist I (Frontline) with a state agency location in Noxubee County.

• 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 or 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 a "shadow buddy".
• Make copies of documents for case files.
• On-call for after-hours situations (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.

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.

Incumbent must possess a valid driver's license or reliable transportation.

MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer