SOCIAL SERVICES SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Social Services Supervisor/Expert is responsible for overseeing social service programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies, and providing guidance to staff. This role involves strategic planning, program evaluation, and supervision of case management to improve service delivery and client outcomes. The Supervisor/Expert serves as a subject-matter authority in social work practices, policy development, and stakeholder engagement. 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.

Requirements

Minimum of four years of work experience in human services programs or public service work, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Required to have a background check and child/adult maltreatment registry check.
Case management and service coordination
Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
Knowledge of Arkansas social service laws, policies, and regulations
Proficiency in data management, reporting, and documentation
Familiarity with trauma-informed care and cultural competency
Understanding of behavioral health and protective services
Leadership and mentorship skills for supervisory roles

Nice To Haves

Experience managing primary prevention programs and experience with managing a budget.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Oversees the Arkansas Children Trust Fund to promote and develop programs aimed at primary child abuse and neglect prevention.
Oversees the Community Based Child Abuse and Prevention (CBCAP) federal grant to help fund programs for primary prevention and to promote child abuse and neglect awareness.
Recruits for, and works closely with, the Parent Advisory Council (PAC). The Council is made up of people who have needed social services previously, whose experience with the System helps guide policy for DCFS.
Responsible for the WIC Baby and Me Program, partnering with the Department of Health and the University of Arkansas Little Rock. Expansion of the Community School initiative, promoting activities and community awareness during the Child Abuse Prevention month.
Responsible for exploring new and innovative ways to enhance primary prevention efforts in Arkansas. Works closely with procurement and finance to develop new grants or contracts opportunities for prevention programs in Arkansas. Identify systemic issues found during child fatality reviews at both the local and state level. Determines the services or community awareness efforts needed to fund child prevention efforts for child fatalities in the state.
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate social services staff.
Develop and implement policy and program initiatives to improve service delivery.
Conduct program audits and quality assurance to ensure compliance.
Provide expertise in crisis intervention, case management, and legal compliance.
Coordinate with government agencies, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
Lead statewide social services initiatives and high-priority programs.
Oversee compliance with federal, state, and agency regulations.
Provide technical expertise in crisis management, program development, and inter-agency collaboration.