| Location | Laurel, MS |
| Salary | $59,862.40–$66,600 Per Year |
Social Services Supervisor
Salary
$59,862.40 - $66,600.00 Annually
Location
34 - JONES COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9800-0373-20261021Js
Department
0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Opening Date
10/23/2026
Closing Date
11/5/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$59,862.40
Agency Maximum Salary
$66,600.00
About the Agency
Ellisville State School is a state operated regional program providing comprehensive services to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to enrich the lives of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a foundation of independence and empowerment to reach for their tomorrow and make a difference in the world today. Agency contact information Human Resources at (601) 477-5625.
About the Position
This is a supervisory position in which the individual will be responsible for providing guidance and supervision to the social services staff on Campus and serve as a consultant as needed for Community Programs. In the absence of a Licensed Social Worker or social service staff, individual will attend meetings, complete required paper work including the CFA, social evaluation, programs, progress notes, program revisions and mailing correspondence to families. Individual will be responsible for providing inservice education in the unit and for the facility regarding persons rights, privacy, working with families, clothing issues/concerns, assisting with updating and revising social work policies and procedures and serve as a member of the Habilitation Team.
What youll need to be Successful
Efficient organizational and time management skills. Good oral and written communication skills. Positive work morale. Ability to be flexible in thinking and problem solving. Realistic expectations about the difficulty and challenges of the work. Ability to handle an often-unpredictable work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 3-5 years of experience, and 1-3 years of supervisory experience. Appointing authority may require a Master's Degree and/or social worker's license. Hiring agency prefers: *Agency requires a Master's Degree and LMSW license; however LCSW license preferred. Individual must have a valid Mississippi Drivers License and a safe driving record as outlined in the Ellisville State School Safety Manual.
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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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Do you have 1-3 years of supervisory experience?
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How many years of experience do you have? (Refer to the job posting for an explanation of related 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 a Masters Degree and/or 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