Social Services Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health 4815 W Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72205 Position Number: 22105834 County: Pulaski City: Little Rock Posting End Date: 10/27/26 Anticipated Starting Salary: $52,137.07 Administration – Office of Preparedness & Emergency Response CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION Additional Preferences: Frequent in-state and out-of-state travel required.

A valid driver’s license is required. Must be able to lift up to forty (40) pounds in a non-air-conditioned warehouse environment. The employee in this position will be required to be on-call and possibly serve a rotating shift in an emergency operations center. Hiring Official: S. Brown The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information Job Series: Social Services Programs

• Career Path Classification: Social Services Specialist Class Code: SSP16P Pay Grade: SGS06 Salary Range: $52,137 - $77,163 Job Summary The Social Services Specialist provides case management, client advocacy, and program support for individuals and families in need. This role requires assessing client needs, connecting individuals to community resources, and maintaining compliance with social services policies. Primary 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. Knowledge and Skills 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 Minimum Qualifications Minimum of two years of work experience in human services programs or public service. Required to have a background check and child/adult maltreatment registry check. Licensure/Certifications N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. 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. Nearest Major Market: Little Rock <div