Role OverviewSocial Services Assistants play an important role in supporting children and families involved with the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This position provides direct support to families through transportation assistance, supervision of family time, and engagement with children and caregivers to help support safety, stability, and well-being.
What You Will Do
Provide direct support to families through transportation assistance, supervision of family time, and engagement with children and caregivers. Assist with administrative tasks, outreach efforts, and client referrals to ensure efficient and effective service delivery.
Why It Might Be a Fit
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.
Requirements
- Minimum of six months of work experience in human services programs or public service
- Ability to work with all ages of children and adult clients
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with different community partners, agency staff, and the families we serve
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to safely supervise and transport children of various ages
Benefits
- Pension
- Maternity leave
- Paid state holidays
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