Social Service Specialist - Adoption

Benefits

• Health/Prescription Insurance: Eligible employees may select single or family coverage with affordable co-payments.
• Wellness Benefits: Annual benefits for certain services with first-dollar coverage and no deductible.
• Life Insurance: Term life insurance policy upon employment; coverage is two times annual salary to a maximum of $100,000.
• Optional Insurances: Discounted premiums for dental, vision, and cancer insurance available through many agencies.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax accounts for childcare and unreimbursed medical expenses.
• Paid Personal Leave and Sick Leave: Full-time employees accrue approximately 18 days of personal leave and 12 days of sick leave annually; leave begins accruing after one month and may be used as accrued.
• Military Leave: 15 days per year for military training for employees serving in armed forces or reserves.
• Holidays: Up to 10 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement Programs: Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution Retirement Program; vesting after 8 years; both employee and agency contribute.
• Deferred Compensation: Voluntary retirement savings plans available through state agencies.
• State Credit Union: Eligibility for Mississippi Public Employees' Credit Union with special savings and borrowing plans.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Opportunities for higher education reimbursement through many agencies, common in medical, nursing, accounting, and business fields.
• Career Development and Training: Management and administrative certification programs, professional development courses, technical training, and professional organization memberships.
• Promotional Opportunities: Employees with 6 or more months of service are eligible for promotions within state government, provided minimum qualifications are met.
• Career Ladders: Salary increases based on attainment of competencies, subject to agency funds availability.