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Social Services Specialist - Forrest County

Forrest County, MS

Posted: 03/17/26 Employment Type: Temporary Position: Social Worker Job Number: 63654 Specialty: Social Work

Job Description


Social Services Specialist – Contract | VieMed Healthcare Staffing
Location: Mississippi (Forrest County)
Pay Rate: $30.25/hour
Schedule: Full-Time | 8-Hour Shifts | In-Person

The Forrest County specialist may be assigned cases in Forrest, Perry and Greene counties. 

VieMed Healthcare Staffing is actively seeking qualified and compassionate Social Services Specialists to join our dedicated team across the state of Mississippi. In this impactful role, you will support families by conducting in-home visits, assessments, safety planning, and case management activities that help ensure the well-being and stability of children and their families.

Why Work With Us?
Join a mission-driven team that makes a tangible difference in communities. We offer competitive pay, flexibility, and the chance to work independently while making meaningful connections across Mississippi.

What You’ll Do:
As a Contract Social Services Specialist, your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

  • Conducting a minimum of bimonthly in-home visits per case

  • Performing initial and ongoing safety and risk assessments

  • Implementing and monitoring safety plans

  • Providing detailed documentation of all case management activities

  • Preparing professional court reports and offering recommendations in legal proceedings 

What You’ll Bring: Education (Required):
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Social Work, Human Services, or a related field.
Skills & Competencies:

  • Ability to practice independently and remotely

  • Strong solution-focused problem-solving approach

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Strong interpersonal and social skills

  • High cultural competency

  • Exceptional ability to articulate, investigate, and document clearly and accurately

  • Dependable, punctual, and self-motivated

Additional Requirements:

  • Reliable personal transportation

  • Clean driving record and current car insurance

  • Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

  • Willingness and ability to relocate or reliably commute within Mississippi


Job Type: Contract (Full-Time)
Hourly Rate: $30.25
Work Setting: In-person


VieMed Healthcare Staffing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, genetics, or any other protected status under applicable laws.


Ready to make a difference in Mississippi communities? Apply today and join a team that cares.
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Job Requirements

social work, mississippi department of child protective services, department of health and human services, MDCPS, social services specialist, child protective investigations, social worker, LMSW, LCSW, RSW, CSW
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