About this opportunity
State of Mississippi lists this Social Services Team Lead opportunity in jackson, Mississippi. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Salary: $40,286.40 - $60,490.03 Annually
Location : 45 - MADISON COUNTY, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: madi
Department: 0301 - HEALTH BOARD
Opening Date: 08/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/29/ :59 PM Central
Agency Minimum Salary: $40,286.40
Agency Maximum Salary: $60,490.03
About the Agency: The Mississippi State Department of Health's mission is to protect and advance the health, well-being, and safety of everyone in Mississippi. Questions about this position can be directed to
About the Position: The Oral Health Social Worker provides dental care coordination that promotes oral health and reduces barriers to dental care for individuals, families, and communities across the lifespan. The social worker provides dental care coordination by conducting psychosocial and social determinants of health assessments related to oral health needs; provide case management, care coordination, and referrals for dental and supportive services; assist individuals and families in accessing dental insurance, Medicaid, transportation, and financial assistance programs; educate communities on oral health promotion and disease prevention; support maternal and child oral health initiatives, school-based dental programs, and community outreach efforts; collaborate with healthcare providers and community partners to coordinate comprehensive care; advocate for policies and programs that improve oral health access and reduce disparities; collect and analyze data to support oral health program planning, evaluation, and quality improvement; participate in emergency preparedness and response activities that impact oral health service delivery; promote culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and equitable approaches to oral health care.
What you'll need to be Successful: Candidate should demonstrate good communication skills, leadership skills, customer service, good rapport with patients and the public.
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.
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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
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 .
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.) No experience
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What is the highest level of education (or semester hours of college) you have completed? None
Mississippi Occupational Diploma (MOD)
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1 year / 30 semester hours
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3 years / 90 semester hours
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Do you possess a Master's Degree and/or social worker's license? Yes
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Worksite address
jackson, MS, 39200, US
Who can apply
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