Social Services Specialist II
Salary
$40,331.62 - $42,453.22 Annually
Location
77 - WAYNE COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9797-0054-20261008wayne
Department
0054 - SC-ADMINISTRATIVE OFF OF COURTS
Opening Date
10/12/2026
Closing Date
10/19/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$40,331.62
Agency Maximum Salary
$42,453.22
About the Agency
The Mississippi Administrative Office of Courts assists in the efficient administration of the nonjudicial business of the States court system. AOC's responsibilities include assisting the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court with his duties as the chief administrative officer of all of the courts of the state; collecting case statistics from all civil, criminal and youth courts in the state; coordinating and conducting studies and projects to improve the administration of justice; requiring the filing of reports and the collection and compilation of statistical data and financial information; making recommendations regarding the state of the dockets and the effective number of judges and other court personnel; prescribing uniform administrative and business records, forms, systems and records; devising and promulgating youth court tracking forms; preparing and submitting budget recommendations necessary for the maintenance and operation of the judicial system; developing and implementing personnel policies for nonjudicial court employees; procuring, distributing, exchanging, transferring and assigning equipment, books, forms and supplies as are acquired for the court system; making recommendations for the improvement of the operations of the judicial system; preparing and submitting an annual report on the work of the judicial system; taking necessary steps in the collection of unpaid fines and court costs; and performing any additional administrative duties as assigned by the Supreme Court.
About the Position
The Social Services Specialists II will be responsible for receiving referrals to youth court, making preliminary inquiries regarding the best interest of children and families referred to youth court, making determinations as to youth court intake, collaborating with youth court intake units and other youth court partners, and timely reporting all youth court data collected to the youth court intake supervisor. Duties will include conducting screenings and assessments, communicating with parties to youth court matters, facilitating emergency hearings, documenting all relevant activities, actions taken, and contacts involved with a referral, and ensuring the accuracy and timely entry of youth court intake data. Additional duties may be assigned as needed. The Social Services Specialist II will work under the supervision of the Youth Court Intake Supervisor. The position will have occasional on call rotation, some travel required for local area.
What youll need to be Successful
An applicant would need to be able to be flexible with common Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Outlook Calendar, Excel, Word, in addition to court case management systems. They would need to be able to use certain hardware types such as a scanner and printer.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 1-3 years of experience. Appointing authority may require social worker's license. Hiring agency prefers: Bachelors Degree, 1 year of experience in child welfare, juvenile justice, or education.
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Health/Prescription Insurance
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 Know Your Benefits.
Wellness Benefits
Employees are eligible for a wellness and health promotion program. This plan provides annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage with no deductible.
Life Insurance
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 Life Insurance Choices.
Optional Insurances
Many agencies offer discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts
Many state agencies provide opportunity for employees to participate in pre-tax spending accounts. 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
Full-time employees receive paid time off for personal needs and for sick leave. Leave begins accruing after one month of employment and may be used as it is accrued. Employees earn approximately 18 days of personal leave annually and 12 days of sick leave annually.
Military Leave
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.
Holidays
Employees receive up to 10 paid holidays to enjoy many of our nation's celebrations with family and friends.
Retirement Programs
The State of Mississippi provides all its employees a Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program. Employees become vested in the State's retirement system after 8 years of employment. Both you and your employing agency contribute toward your retirement. More detailed information regarding the State's retirement program can be found at http://www.pers.state.ms.us
Deferred Compensation
State agencies offer several opportunities for their employees to participate in a deferred compensation voluntary retirement savings plan. More information can be found at Deferred Compensation.
State Credit Union
All state employees are eligible to participate in the Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union. This organization offers state employees special savings and borrowing plans. For more information about this program, call 601.948.8191.
Tuition Reimbursement
Many state agencies provide opportunities for their employees to achieve higher education through tuition reimbursement. Common programs include medical and nursing fields, accounting, and business/administrative fields.
Career Development and 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. Individual agencies also offer technical training and allow membership in professional organizations to employees in their specific fields of employment.
Promotional Opportunities
Employees who have completed 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotional opportunities within state government employment. Minimum qualifications must be met.
Career Ladders
Many job classifications provide career-ladder opportunities based upon attainment of competencies. These career ladders can increase an individual's salary, provided funds are available within the agency.
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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How many years of related experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related experience.)
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Do you have a Mississippi State Social Workers License?
Required Question
Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406
| Location | Wayne County, MS |
| Salary | $40,331.62–$42,453.22 Per Year |
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