Senior Child Welfare Supervisor & Practice Expert

State of Arkansas; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

The Social Services Supervisor/Expert at the State of Arkansas leads social service programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies while guiding staff to improve outcomes for children and families. This role emphasizes strategic planning, program evaluation, and supervising case management to deliver quality services.

Qualified candidates have at least four years in human services with supervisory experience and must pass background and maltreatment checks.

Qualifications

• Four years of work experience in a child welfare or human service program or related field, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Minimum of four years of work experience in human services programs or public service work, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Background check and child/adult maltreatment registry check required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee social service programs and ensure compliance with state and federal policies.
• Provide guidance to staff, supervise and evaluate social services personnel.
• Develop and implement policy and program initiatives to improve service delivery.
• Coordinate with government agencies, community organizations, and advocacy groups.
• Lead statewide social services initiatives and high-priority programs; ensure regulatory compliance.

Job description

The Social Services Supervisor/Expert at the State of Arkansas leads social service programs, ensuring compliance with state and federal policies while guiding staff to improve outcomes for children and families. This role emphasizes strategic planning, program evaluation, and supervising case management to deliver quality services.

Qualified candidates have at least four years in human services with supervisory experience and must pass background and maltreatment checks.