Social Services Supervisor/Expert

AR Dept of Human Services; Cherokee Village (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

AR Dept of Human Services in Cherokee Village, AR seeks a Social Services Supervisor/Expert to lead social service programs within the Division of Children and Family Services. You will oversee staff, develop program initiatives, and ensure compliance with state and federal policies to promote safety and well-being for Arkansas children and families.

The role requires strong knowledge of crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and Arkansas laws, with a focus on data-driven reporting and

Qualifications

• Four years of work experience in human services programs or public service work.
• One year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of Arkansas social service laws, policies, and regulations.
• Proficiency in data management, reporting, and documentation.
• Trauma-informed care and cultural competency understanding.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the Division of Children and Family Services.
• Supervise staff and guide program initiatives.
• Conduct quality assurance audits to ensure compliance.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert in child welfare practices.
• Promote safety, permanency, and well-being of Arkansas children and families.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Data management

Cultural competency

Trauma-informed care

Job description

The Social Services Supervisor/Expert provides leadership within the Division of Children and Family Services, overseeing social service programs and ensuring compliance with state and federal policies. The role involves supervising staff, developing program initiatives, conducting quality assurance audits, and serving as a subject-matter expert in child welfare practices. This position is located in Cherokee Village, AR, and plays a vital part in promoting the safety, permanency, and well-being of Arkansas children and families.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of work experience in human services programs or public service work
• One year in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques
• Knowledge of Arkansas social service laws, policies, and regulations
• Proficiency in data management, reporting, and documentation
• Trauma-informed care and cultural competency understanding