DHS PROGRAM ASSISTANT

About the position

This position will function as the FOSTER CARE PROGRAM ASSISTANT. The Department of Human Services (DHS) Program Assistant is responsible for providing social services to program recipients and support for families. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and demonstrates living skills to clients, such as budgeting, cooking, menu planning, housekeeping, and childcare.
• Transports clients and/or family members for medical, dental, educational, and counseling appointments.
• Aids clients in locating resources by contacting organizations or agencies for assistance.
• Assists with developing and monitoring behavior plans, parenting/anger management classes, and maintaining narratives detailing action taken on behalf of the client/family.
• Participates in training clients in employment skills by providing materials and tools, monitoring work assignments, and providing direct assistance when needed.
• Attends staff and mandatory training.
• Schedules, monitors, and documents family visits.
• Performs clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, routing calls, receiving referrals for clients, typing documents, filing, and handling mail.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma.
• One year of experience in a social-service related field.
• Valid Arkansas Driver's License.
• Ability to teach or model functional living skills.
• Knowledge of agency and community resource organizations.
• Knowledge of applicable computer functions and applications.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of basic computer functions and operations.
• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Pension
• Maternity leave
• Paid state holidays