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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Overview: 
At Genesis Healthcare, we are dedicated to improving the lives we touch through the delivery of high-quality care and exceptional service. As a leading provider in the long-term care industry, we believe in fostering a collaborative, inclusive and supportive work environment where every team member is valued and empowered to make a difference. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer opportunities for growth, development, and advancement in a range of roles. Join us in our mission to enhance the well-being of our patients and residents while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Responsibilities: Join our team as Director of Social Services and foster an environment within the nursing center that enables our patients/residents to maximize their well-being and overall quality of life by creating a climate, policies, and routines that enable patients/residents to maximize their individuality, independence, and dignity. Plan, develop, organize, evaluate, and direct the overall operation of the Social Services department in accordance with the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics and federal, state, and local guidelines. You may supervise a staff of up to 2 employees. *Collaborate with social services staff, interdisciplinary team, and administration to promote and protect patient rights, dignity, independence, and psychological well-being.*Maintain good working relationships with center employees, meeting with administration and nursing staff to collaborate and plan.*Assure a comprehensive Psychosocial Assessment is completed for each patient that identifies social, emotional, psychological needs and strengths.*Educate patients and families regarding their rights and responsibilities, health care decision making/advance directives, effective problem solving, and available community resources.*Provide therapeutic interventions to assist patients to cope with their transition and adjustment to a nursing center and to address behavior or mood problems Qualifications: *Bachelor's degree in social work or human services required.*Must possess any certifications/licensures as required by state of employment to practice in long-term care. Benefits:
*Variable compensation plans *Tuition, Travel, and Wireless Service Discounts *Employee Assistance Program to support mental health *Employee Foundation to financially assist through unforeseen hardships *Health, Dental, Vision, Company-paid life insurance, 401K, Paid Time Off
*Free 24/7&nbsp;virtual health care&nbsp;provided by licensed doctors&nbsp;for&nbsp;all Anthem&nbsp;medically-enrolled employees and their&nbsp;immediate family members
*On-Demand Pay Program that allows for instant access to a portion of the money you’ve already earned
We also offer several voluntary insurances such as: *Pet Insurance *Term and Whole Life Insurance *Short-term Disability *Hospital Indemnity *Personal Accident *Critical Illness *Cancer Coverage
Restrictions apply based on collective bargaining agreements, applicable state law and factors such as pay classification, job grade, location, and length of service.
 Posted Salary Range: USD $30.00 - USD $33.00 /Hr.

Social Services Director

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAgawam East Rehab &amp; Nursing is seeking a Social Services Director to fill a full-time position at our skilled nursing facility. The Social Services Director will manage the social work, admissions, and discharge planning functions. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Reviewing admissions documents for appropriateness of placement in our facility</li>
<li>Completing social services assessments, including but not limited to BIMS, PHQ-9, trauma screening</li>
<li>Planning aftercare for residents discharging from the facility, including but not limited to housing, home care services, medical equipment, and follow up medical appointments</li>
<li>Maintaining open lines of communication with residents and families regarding concerns</li>
<li>Coordinating care plan meetings</li>
<li>Maintaining advanced directives</li>
<li>Completing documentation of relevant tasks in PointClickCare</li>
</ul>
 Don't forget...
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in a social services or related field required.</li>
<li>Social work license is required - LICSW, LCSW or LSW</li>
<li>Experience in social work, admissions, and/or discharge planning in a nursing home or other long-term care setting is required.</li>
<li>Knowledge of the Medicaid process is required.</li>
<li>This is a direct hire position; we are not an agency.</li>
</ul>
 
Full-time Social Services Director supported by a comprehensive benefits program including; medical insurance, dental insurance, vision coverage, 401k, and more!
 
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
The St. Cloud Area Family YMCA is seeking a forward-thinking and mission-driven Social Services Coordinator who will champion research and innovation to expand and/or redefine our social responsibility offerings and lead our Supervised Visitation and Exchanges program. This role will help guide the development of future social responsibility initiatives that deepen our impact in the community. 
Requirements:
Why work at the Y?
At the St. Cloud Area Family YMCA, we are united in a sincere desire to live out our great Mission. To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. Together, we pledge to do this daily, in our actions and interactions, with staff, members and guests of the YMCA, by serving, caring, and loving. To serve is to meet physical needs through our facility, programs, and responsive actions to questions or requests. To care is to meet emotional needs by engaging in genuine conversation, listening with intention, and developing relationships. To love is to provide opportunities for connection and service by keeping the Y a safe and welcoming place for all. 
As a Full-time YMCA employee, you will receive: 
<ul>
<li>Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, HSA with an employer contribution, a Retirement Savings Plan, Life and AD&amp;D and Disability Insurance? </li>
<li>A free employee family membership and discounts on select programs </li>
<li>Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays </li>
<li>Opportunity to be a part of a fast-growing department and an inclusive team </li>
<li>A fun-friendly work environment </li>
</ul>
Key Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring a participant-focused environment and proper implementation of visitation/exchange procedures. </li>
<li>Recruit, hire, train, develop, and schedule staff and volunteers. Evaluate performance, provide feedback, and create strategies for staff motivation and goal achievement. </li>
<li>Develop and monitor program budgets, coordinate facility usage, and ensure alignment with financial objectives. </li>
<li>Facilitate and supervise visits, exchanges, and intakes onsite, offsite, and virtually. Observe family interactions and intervene as necessary. </li>
<li>Advocate for children and families by offering feedback and referrals. Provide a safe, supportive environment and respond to member inquiries and complaints promptly. </li>
<li>Develop systems and programs to enhance member and staff engagement. Monitor, evaluate, and compile program statistics to assess effectiveness. </li>
<li>Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations. Represent the YMCA at network meetings and handle marketing and distribution of program information. </li>
<li>Review and update social service procedures, maintain case files, and complete required functions in internal systems and Secure Cases. </li>
<li>Ensure a safe environment, understand emergency procedures, and ensure the cleanliness of facilities. </li>
<li>Create and communicate staff schedules, attend required meetings and training, and maintain flexibility for scheduling needs. </li>
<li>Assist with fundraising efforts, including supporting the annual campaign, developing community partnerships, and engaging in activities that build the YMCA’s presence and impact in the community. Help identify and secure resources to sustain and expand program offerings. </li>
</ul>
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a related Human Service degree preferred. </li>
<li>One year of experience working with children and families. </li>
<li>LSW (Licensed Social Worker) or working towards completion of LSW. </li>
<li>Excellent personal computer skills and experience with standard business software. </li>
<li>Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. </li>
<li>Demonstrate leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional, and mature manner. </li>
<li>Strong organizational skills. </li>
<li>Effective interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills, as well as the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with program participants, members, directors, and staff </li>
</ul>

Social Services Coordinator

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
 
At River Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation , we believe everyone deserves a great life, including you. Our commitment is to provide love, attention and optimal care one resident at a time. We realize consistently fulfilling this commitment depends on the success of caring professionals like you, who build their careers with us. Together, we’re setting the standard in the delivery of rehabilitation, quality post-acute services and long-term care. Join us and discover how many lives you can change, including yours.
Your talent will make a difference every day and we will make it count for you!
 
The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of the Social Services Department under current federal, state and local standards.
 
What We Offer:
<ul>
<li>Medical, vision, and dental insurance</li>
<li>Employer-paid life insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
<li>Paid holidays</li>
<li>Flexible schedules</li>
<li>Opportunity to build a meaningful career</li>
</ul>
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions;</li>
<li>ensure an ongoing Quality Assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to correct deficiencies;</li>
<li>consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as required;</li>
<li>ensure that necessary forms, reports and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative descriptions of the services provided and the residents’ responses to the services;</li>
<li>participate in community planning, discharge assessments and discharge plans that meet the needs of the facility, the residents and their families;</li>
<li>coordinate social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members and community agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs;</li>
<li>provide information to residents and their families concerning available support agencies and financial assistance programs to meet the needs of the residents.</li>
<li>Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect, know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules;</li>
<li>monitor social services to ensure that the residents’ emotional and social needs are met; ensure that all personnel are knowledgeable about residents’ emotional and social needs.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
<ul>
<li>Must be a Licensed Social Worker in good standing.</li>
<li>Longterm care experience preferred.</li>
</ul>
 
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Social Worker acts as a resident advocate and plans, organizes, and directs the overall operation of
the Social Service Department in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards.
<ul>
<li>Develop, implement, and direct all social services functions.</li>
<li>Ensure an on-going Quality Assurance program and develop and implement appropriate plans of action to</li>
<li>correct deficiencies.</li>
<li>Consult with and coordinate social services activities with other departments and implement changes as</li>
<li>required.</li>
<li>Ensure that necessary forms, reports, and progress notes are properly completed and contain informative</li>
<li>descriptions of the services provided and the residents responses to the services.</li>
<li>Participate in community planning, discharge assessments and discharge plans that meet the needs of the</li>
<li>facility, the residents and their family.</li>
<li>Coordinates social services programs with the residents and their families, staff members, and community</li>
<li>agencies through interviews, consultations and direct involvement in the programs.</li>
<li>Provide information to family of the resident’s concerning available support agencies and financial assistance</li>
<li>programs to meet the needs of the residents.</li>
<li>Maintain resident confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity, and respect, know and comply with</li>
<li>Resident’s Rights rules.</li>
<li>Monitor social services to ensure that the residents emotional and social needs are met; ensure that all</li>
<li>personnel are knowledgeable about residents emotional and social needs.</li>
</ul>
Requirements:
<ul>
<li>Licensed Social Worker in the state of Texas in good standing and current.</li>
<li>Long-term healthcare experience preferred.</li>
<li>Must be capable of maintaining regular attendance and working long and irregular hours, often under pressure conditions.</li>
<li>Must be capable of performing the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.</li>
<li>Must demonstrate effective communication skills with team members regarding projects, goals, objectives, and successes both verbally and written.</li>
<li>Strong working knowledge of computer systems.</li>
</ul>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAbout the Agency&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; About the Position Social Services Specialist Positions at this level work under the supervision of higher levels to create and/or maintain a service plan throughout the duration of a case, including performing assessments, coordinating, and may deliver direct services with community partners and documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a case. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. What You'll Need to Be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. 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. Benefits Health/Prescription&nbsp;Insurance&nbsp; Eligible 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&nbsp;Know Your Benefits. &nbsp; Wellness Benefits&nbsp; Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.&nbsp;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. &nbsp; Life Insurance&nbsp; All 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&nbsp;Life Insurance Choices. &nbsp; Optional Insurances&nbsp; Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. &nbsp; Flexible Spending Accounts&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.&nbsp;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 Leave&nbsp; Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.&nbsp;Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.&nbsp;Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. &nbsp; Military Leave&nbsp; In 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. &nbsp; Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. &nbsp; Retirement Programs&nbsp; The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.&nbsp;Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.&nbsp;Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pers.state.ms.us" target="_blank">http://www.pers.state.ms.us</a> &nbsp; Deferred Compensation&nbsp; State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.&nbsp;More information can be found at&nbsp;Deferred Compensation. &nbsp; State Credit Union&nbsp; All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.&nbsp;This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.&nbsp;For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.&nbsp;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. &nbsp; Career Development Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.&nbsp;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. &nbsp; Promotional Opportunities&nbsp; Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.&nbsp;Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders&nbsp; Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.&nbsp;These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. &nbsp;
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Social Services Specialist

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Overview
As the Social Services Director you will identify and provide for each resident’s social, emotional and psychological needs, and the continuing development of the resident’s full potential during his/her stay at the facility and to assist in the planning for his/her discharge.
 
Responsibilities
<ul>
<li>Assist residents and their families with social, emotional, and family issues. </li>
<li>Provide timely and accurate completion of documentation needed to comply with Facility, State, and Federal policies. </li>
<li>Participate in resident care planning. </li>
<li>Participate in the development of Discharge planning and prepare resident for the transition. </li>
<li>Serve as a general source of information for residents and their families. </li>
</ul>
 
Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s or Masters Degree in Social Work or Psychology. </li>
<li>3+ Years Experience working in Social Services, directly with individuals, preferably in a healthcare setting. </li>
<li>High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality. </li>
</ul>

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAbout the Agency&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; About the Position Social Services Specialist Positions at this level work under the supervision of higher levels to create and/or maintain a service plan throughout the duration of a case, including performing assessments, coordinating, and may deliver direct services with community partners and documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a case. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. What You'll Need to Be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. 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. Benefits Health/Prescription&nbsp;Insurance&nbsp; Eligible 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&nbsp;Know Your Benefits. &nbsp; Wellness Benefits&nbsp; Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.&nbsp;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. &nbsp; Life Insurance&nbsp; All 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&nbsp;Life Insurance Choices. &nbsp; Optional Insurances&nbsp; Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. &nbsp; Flexible Spending Accounts&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.&nbsp;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 Leave&nbsp; Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.&nbsp;Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.&nbsp;Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. &nbsp; Military Leave&nbsp; In 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. &nbsp; Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. &nbsp; Retirement Programs&nbsp; The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.&nbsp;Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.&nbsp;Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pers.state.ms.us" target="_blank">http://www.pers.state.ms.us</a> &nbsp; Deferred Compensation&nbsp; State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.&nbsp;More information can be found at&nbsp;Deferred Compensation. &nbsp; State Credit Union&nbsp; All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.&nbsp;This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.&nbsp;For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.&nbsp;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. &nbsp; Career Development Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.&nbsp;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. &nbsp; Promotional Opportunities&nbsp; Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.&nbsp;Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders&nbsp; Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.&nbsp;These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. &nbsp;
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Job DescriptionAbout the Agency&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; About the Position Social Services Specialist Positions at this level work under the supervision of higher levels to create and/or maintain a service plan throughout the duration of a case, including performing assessments, coordinating, and may deliver direct services with community partners and documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a case. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. What You'll Need to Be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. 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. Benefits Health/Prescription&nbsp;Insurance&nbsp; Eligible 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&nbsp;Know Your Benefits. &nbsp; Wellness Benefits&nbsp; Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.&nbsp;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. &nbsp; Life Insurance&nbsp; All 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&nbsp;Life Insurance Choices. &nbsp; Optional Insurances&nbsp; Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. &nbsp; Flexible Spending Accounts&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.&nbsp;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 Leave&nbsp; Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.&nbsp;Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.&nbsp;Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. &nbsp; Military Leave&nbsp; In 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. &nbsp; Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. &nbsp; Retirement Programs&nbsp; The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.&nbsp;Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.&nbsp;Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pers.state.ms.us" target="_blank">http://www.pers.state.ms.us</a> &nbsp; Deferred Compensation&nbsp; State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.&nbsp;More information can be found at&nbsp;Deferred Compensation. &nbsp; State Credit Union&nbsp; All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.&nbsp;This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.&nbsp;For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.&nbsp;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. &nbsp; Career Development Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.&nbsp;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. &nbsp; Promotional Opportunities&nbsp; Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.&nbsp;Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders&nbsp; Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.&nbsp;These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. &nbsp;
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<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job DescriptionAbout the Agency&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; About the Position Social Services Specialist Positions at this level work under the supervision of higher levels to create and/or maintain a service plan throughout the duration of a case, including performing assessments, coordinating, and may deliver direct services with community partners and documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a case. Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. What You'll Need to Be Successful Professional commitment to and caring about clients and the larger profession of child welfare. Personal resilience and strong self-efficacy beliefs about the ability to work with clients to produce positive client outcomes. 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. Benefits Health/Prescription&nbsp;Insurance&nbsp; Eligible 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&nbsp;Know Your Benefits. &nbsp; Wellness Benefits&nbsp; Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program.&nbsp;This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible. &nbsp; Life Insurance&nbsp; All 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&nbsp;Life Insurance Choices. &nbsp; Optional Insurances&nbsp; Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance. &nbsp; Flexible Spending Accounts&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts.&nbsp;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 Leave&nbsp; Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave.&nbsp;Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued.&nbsp;Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually. &nbsp; Military Leave&nbsp; In 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. &nbsp; Holidays Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation’s celebrations with family and friends. &nbsp; Retirement Programs&nbsp; The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program.&nbsp;Employees become vested in the State’s retirement system after 8 years of employment.&nbsp;Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp; More detailed information regarding the State’s retirement program can be found at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.pers.state.ms.us" target="_blank">http://www.pers.state.ms.us</a> &nbsp; Deferred Compensation&nbsp; State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan.&nbsp;More information can be found at&nbsp;Deferred Compensation. &nbsp; State Credit Union&nbsp; All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees’ Credit Union.&nbsp;This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans.&nbsp;For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191. Tuition Reimbursement&nbsp; Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement.&nbsp;Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields. &nbsp; Career Development Training The Mississippi State Personnel Board offers several management and administrative certification programs, as well as professional development courses to enhance employee value to the agency.&nbsp;Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment. &nbsp; Promotional Opportunities&nbsp; Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment.&nbsp;Minimum qualifications must be met. Career Ladders&nbsp; Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies.&nbsp;These career ladders can increase an individual’s salary, provided funds are available within the agency. &nbsp;
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