NEOGOV · 8 hours ago
Social Services Specialist I (0026)
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$37K/yr - $41K/yr
0+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, which is dedicated to serving others through various public assistance programs. The Social Services Specialist I will assess client needs, conduct home visits, and collaborate with community organizations to provide necessary resources for clients.
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Responsibilities
Assess physical and emotional risk to the client throughout the duration of the case or in response to a reported condition
Conduct home visits to observe and interview the family and/or client
Obtain information through interviews of others involved with the family and client (e.g., extended family members, school officials, doctors, churches, therapists, etc.) to determine needs, ensure stability, and safety of the client
Respond to emergencies, initiate emergency court action, and/or issue a finding that either supports or finds unsupported claims of abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation
Collaborates with community-based and other public organizations to provide resources to meet the resource needs of clients
Qualification
Required
Effective time management & organizational skills
Effective oral & written communication skills
Outstanding analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to think logically and arrive at sound conclusions
Ability to work well under pressure
Professional, upbeat, & flexible attitude
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Preferred
Typically requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience
Appointing authority may require social worker's license
Hiring agency preferred qualifications: Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience
Benefits
Health/Prescription Insurance
Wellness Benefits
Life Insurance
Optional Insurances
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave
Military Leave
Holidays
Retirement Programs
Deferred Compensation
State Credit Union
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development and Training
Promotional Opportunities
Career Ladders
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
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