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Program Specialist II - Prevention / Jackson, MS

Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services
Jackson, MS Intern
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/15/2026
This Position is for a Program Specialist II (Prevention) with a state agency work location in Jackson, MS.

Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:�First-level professional Human Resources position accountable for duties that are professional in nature and employees act as an adviser in the Agencies in one or more areas of human resources. Under direct supervision, positions are accountable for duties in agency human resources programs as related to the Fingerprint and Background Unit in compliance with relevant federal and state laws.�� This position is with the MS Child Protection Service Criminal Background Unit. The Fingerprinting Specialist is required to fingerprint all resource homes, relative resource homes, adoptive, contacted providers in the county assigned. The duties include Scheduling applicants upon request for fingerprinting, Requesting Local, State, and Federal background checks, and Child abuse central registries check. Manage the fingerprinting process but not limited to Travel to conduct fingerprinting, Utilizing Smartsheet as a documenting tool, Schedule appointments,�Type and composing correspondence to the individuals being served,�Collect and compile data for the monthly report. This position also includes maintenance of�Confidential information, tracking�of fingerprinting equipment,�assisting both Licensure and Human Resource staff with an interpretation of the fingerprinting policy and procedures, and any other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:�Typically requires a Bachelors' degree or 0-2 years of experience.�60 hours of College Credit. Good Customer Service and communication skills. Must have intermediate�computer skills and the ability to prioritize and provide timely services to individuals being served.

MDCPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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