Impactful Family & Youth Case Manager

State of Arkansas; Van Buren (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Social Services Specialist to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and youth through quality case management. You will assess needs, connect families to resources, and collaborate with community partners to strengthen families and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include home visits, developing individualized service plans, documenting cases, and advocating for clients in legal, medical, and housing matters.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of work experience in human services programs or public service.
• Background check and child/adult maltreatment registry check required.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of Arkansas social service laws, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to analyze client needs and create action plans.
• Understanding of behavioral health and protective services.

Responsibilities

• Assess client eligibility and provide individualized case management.
• Develop service plans tailored to client needs.
• Conduct home visits, interviews, and risk assessments.
• Maintain detailed case records and documentation.
• Advocate for clients in legal, medical, and housing matters.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation techniques

Arkansas social service laws

Policies and regulations

Client needs analysis

Action plans

Behavioral health

Protective services

Job description

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Social Services Specialist to support the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and youth through quality case management. You will assess needs, connect families to resources, and collaborate with community partners to strengthen families and promote positive outcomes.

Responsibilities include home visits, developing individualized service plans, documenting cases, and advocating for clients in legal, medical, and housing matters.