What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Service Specialist position at Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services?
This position is advertised for Grenada, Montgomery and Yalobusha Counties with the Wellbeing/Permanency Unit, the candidate will be housed in the county closest to their location. 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 for 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 "shadow buddies"; Make copies of documents for case files; On-call for after-hours situation (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. The incumbents receive training related to job content, and must pass a comprehensive test prior to continued employment and/or advancement