SOCIAL SERVICES COORDINATOR

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

The Missing and Exploited Youth Coordinator is a specialized statewide position that reports directly to the Child Safety Administrator. While this position is a replacement, it has been reformatted to support improved service delivery and outcomes for DCFS-involved youth who are missing, have been trafficked, or are at high risk of being trafficked. The position will ensure a commitment to safety, permanency, and wellbeing by providing specialized case management services for children and youth with child welfare involvement who are missing or absent; victims of human trafficking; or High Risk Victims. This position will support efforts to locate, stabilize, and reduce the recidivism of youth missing from in-home and out-of-home cases and provide guidance to field staff when youth are missing from open cases. Additionally, this position will support efforts to stabilize and support youth who have been victims or human trafficking or are high risk victims involved with open cases. This position will be responsible for cross-collaboration both internally and externally within DCFS. The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field; plus four years of experience in a child welfare or human service program or a related field, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.Position InformationJob Series: Social Services Programs - Career PathClassification: Social Services CoordinatorClass Code: SSP11PPay Grade: SGS07Salary Range: $57,531 - $84,879Job SummaryThe Social Services Coordinator manages and coordinates social service programs, ensuring that clients receive necessary resources and support. This role involves case management oversight, policy implementation, and interagency coordination to enhance service accessibility for Arkansas residents.

Requirements

Strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to manage and coordinate multiple cases and projects
Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities
Case management and service coordination
Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of Arkansas social service laws, policies, and regulations
Intermediate in data management, reporting, and documentation
Familiarity with trauma-informed care and cultural competency
Understanding of behavioral health and protective services
Minimum of three years of work experience in human services programs or public service.
Required to have a background check and child/adult maltreatment registry check.
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology, psychology or a related field; plus four years of experience in a child welfare or human service program or a related field, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.