Social Services Program Coordinator III (Case Manager) (5181) Wiggins
Salary
$36,624.00 - $49,991.76 Annually
Location
66 - STONE COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9790-0373-20260724STN
Department
0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Opening Date
07/24/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$36,624.00
Agency Maximum Salary
$49,991.76
What youll need to be Successful
Knowledge of client support best practices and willingness to work as a team.
About the Agency
South Mississippi Regional Center is a program of the Mississippi Department of Mental Health providing care and support for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Each position at South Mississippi Regional Center is an important and impactful role that provides our individuals with the appropriate level of care to meet their social, emotional, physical, and personal needs. (5181-82403) For more information, contact South Mississippi Regional Center at 228-868-2923.
About the Position
WORK LOCATION: Wiggins Community Homes, 509 Stapp St., Wiggins, MS 39577 PAY: $ 36,624.00 - SCHEDULE/SHIFTS: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with variations as necessary. - RESPONSIBILITIES: Serves as the primary liaison between individuals served through the community program and their families/correspondents. Provides support to individuals through socialization group training. Coordinates various appointments including monthly visits to community vendors and families. Explains general medical and psychiatric recommendations to families/surrogates and obtains consent for surgery or other treatment. Counsels individuals served and their families on adjusting to routines and life at the facility. Prepares and coordinates discharge plans. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for the training/habilitation and/or discharge of individuals served. Coordinates services among agencies contributing to individual's welfare. Prepares social histories by interviewing individuals and families and making other necessary contact. Supervises and works on floor with direct care staff; related or other duties as required or assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology or a related mental health field and four (4) to seven (7)years of experience. - Hiring Agency Qualifications: Must be eligible to drive a State of Mississippi vehicle. Must have at least one (1) year of experience working with people with IDD. HOW TO APPLY: Applicants must submit an electronic application to the Mississippi State Personnel Board in Jackson through their website www.mspb.ms.gov. Please include a college diploma and/or college transcripts. For more information, call Human Resources at 228-868-2923.
Characteristics of Work
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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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How many years of relevant experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of relevant experience.)
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed?
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Do you have experience working with individuals that are IDD?
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Employer State of Mississippi
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
Phone 601-359-1406
601-359-1406