Social Services Team Lead / Diagnostic Services / Long Beach (5535)
Salary
$57,778.81 - $61,942.40 Annually
Location
24 - HARRISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
9799-0373-20260720H
Department
0373 - MH-ELLISVILLE STATE SCHOOL
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
7/23/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary
$57,778.81
Agency Maximum Salary
$61,942.40
About the Agency
South Mississippi Regional Center 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560 228-868-2923 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. We are currently seeking individuals who are energetic and compassionate team players and motivators for direct support positions at all of our locations. 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. (82267-5535)
About the Position
This is a time limited position. SOCIAL SERVICES TEAM LEAD Long Beach Campus / Diagnostic Services Annual salary: $57,778.81 (Bachelors) / $59,862.40 (Masters) / $61,942.40 (Clinical) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with variations as necessary. Serves as a primary liaison between individuals served through the program and their families/correspondents/community. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings to plan for the training/habilitation and/or discharge of individuals served. Serves as the ultimate go-to-person for all Social Services staff (Social Workers/Case Managers). Provides support to individuals through socialization group training. Explains general medical and psychiatric recommendations to families/surrogates and obtains consent for surgery or other treatment. Counsel's individuals served and their families on adjusting to routines and life at the facility. 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. Maintains client permanent documents and other files. Shops for various client needs and gifts for holidays. Reviews and routinely updates Social Services Policies and Procedures. Provides Social Services guidance, leadership, training and supervision for all Social Services staff. Reviews and approves all social work evaluations. Conducts Rounds at each community program site 1x monthly. Conducts all Social Services in-services as deemed necessary. Ensures all annual correspondence is shared with Social Services staff that is to be relayed to all families. Fills in, in the absence of a Social Worker/Case Manager at any given community program site. Fills in, where there is a vacancy of a Social Services position until the vacancy is filled at any given program site. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings in the absence of Social Services staff. Conducts Performance Appraisals for Social Services staff. Corresponds with Community Home Program Director on the performance of all Social Services staff. Participates in training for licensure renewal as mandated by the MS Board of Examiners for Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists. Maintains licensure. Takes calls/visits from people seeking ID/DD services and gathers needed information to adequately complete the Referral for Services form. Provides information about service options and eligibility criteria to referral source. Mails appropriate documentation to referring party and follows up according to policy. Other tasks as assigned. Applicants can apply online at www.smrc.ms.gov, OR in person at 1170 West Railroad Street, Long Beach, MS 39560. Applications can also be completed on the Mississippi State Personnel Board web site at www.mspb.ms.gov. For more information, contact Human Resources, 228-868-2923. South Mississippi Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at our agency. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status to comply with EEOC regulations and promote inclusivity.
What youll need to be Successful
Ability to perform in a professional manner with experience and education in the Social Worker field.
Preferred Qualifications
Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 2-4 years of experience. Appointing authority may require a Master's Degree and/or social worker's license. Hiring agency prefers: Must have at least a Bachelor's Degree, be a licensed social worker in the State of Mississippi, AND 2-4 years of experience related to the described duties. Applicants must attach a copy of their transcript and/or diploma, and a valid copy of his/her current social worker license. Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.
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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 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 possess a Master's Degree and/or social worker's license?
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Do you have a Masters Degree?
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Do you possess a social workers license?
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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