SOCIAL SERVICES COUNTY MANAGER I

Position Number: 22104127 
County: Benton 
Posting End Date: June 18, 2026

 

Special Work Conditions:

 

Supervises the work of subordinate employees by establishing work schedules, assigning specific duties, providing clear, explicit, and detailed instructions.  This supervisory position monitors and reviews work to ensure adherence to instructions, deadlines, proper procedures or protocols and the delivery of services to clients.  

 

The supervisor is expected to help prioritize activities and deadlines, reviewing/monitoring work performance of subordinate employees, policies, procedures, providing supervision and adhering to time frames.  The supervisor reviews reports, making sure there is delivery of services which follow policy and law, and coordinates with other agencies for services and conducts presentations to organizations (when needed) as well as train new team members.

 

This position will require a rotating on-call schedule, which will require after-hours availability. Assigned other special projects as needed.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

The formal education equivalent of bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, or a related field; plus, five years of experience in child welfare or human services, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management.  OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

 

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.

 

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.