Workforce Development Manager Jobs in Ridgeland, MS

Salary: $33,600.00 - $57,330.00 Annually
Location : 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 9061-0681-20260602Hs
Department: 0681 - CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/15/2026 11:59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $33,600.00
Agency Maximum Salary: $57,330.00
Preferred Qualifications: Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience.
About the Agency: This opportunity is a Program Specialist II position in the Criminal Background Unit within MS Department of Child Protection Services. The Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services (MDCPS) is committed to protecting and nurturing Mississippi's at-risk children and families. MDCPS offers a variety of positions statewide, including social work positions providing case management services and working with potential foster families, supervisor positions providing clinical and administrative support, and agency support positions such as policy development, human resources, information technology, program management, training, and budgeting/finance. Working with MDCPS will give you the chance to make a life-changing difference for Mississippi's most vulnerable children and families. If you have any additional questions, you can contact Touya Harrington of Workforce Development at 601-301-8494 or touya.harrington@mdcps.ms.gov.
About the Position: This position is within the MS Department of Child Protection Service Criminal Background Unit. The Program Specialist II is responsible for processing the Criminal History results for all Resource Homes, Relative Resource Homes, Adoptive, and Contract Providers in the county assigned. The Program Specialist is required to identify all criminal history on applicants and gain dispositions of the reported charges received. The duties include reviewing Local, State, and Federal background checks, contacting arresting agencies via fax, phone, or email to gain dispositions on any arrests received, check the validity of any fines or warrants that appear on the applicant's criminal history, type and compose correspondence to the applicant of charges reported, utilizing Smartsheet as a documenting tool, verifying completed files and submitting in Docusign for approval, and ensuring all criminal history is processed properly and in a timely manner using the information received from DPS and the Courts. This position also includes maintenance of Confidential information, collecting and compiling data for the monthly report, assisting Licensure with an interpretation of the Criminal Background Unit policy and procedures, and any other assigned duties.
What you'll need to be Successful: Efficient organizational and time management skills, good oral and written communication skills, positive work morale, ability to adapt quickly, be courteous, ability to maintain confidentiality, fluency in Microsoft Office, fluency in typing, ability to multi-task, the ability to pay attention to details, and great customer service.
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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 LeaveFull-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
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State Credit Union
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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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