DHS PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Batesville, AR, US, 72501
Position Number: 22151139
County: Independence
Posting End Date: 12/16/2024
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
DCFS
Hiring Manager: Yvonne Cusick
Special Work Conditions: Teaches and demonstrates living skills to clients, such as budgeting, cooking, menu planning, housekeeping, and childcare. Transports clients and/or family members for medical, dental, educational, and counseling appointments, sometimes in your personal vehicle. Aids clients in locating resources by contacting organizations or agencies for assistance. Assists with developing and monitoring behavior plans, parenting/anger management classes, and maintaining narratives detailing action taken on behalf of the client/family. Participates in training clients in employment skills by providing materials and tools, monitoring work assignments, and providing direct assistance when needed. Attends staff and mandatory training. Schedules, monitors, and documents family visits. Performs clerical duties, such as answering the telephone, routing calls, receiving referrals for clients, typing documents, filing, and handling mail. The Program Assistant must be able to lift to 50 Pounds (i.e., picking up children), have an AR driver’s license, maintain auto insurance, be willing to drive long distances during the day and night hours. Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications: The formal education of a high school diploma. Knowledge of agency and community resources organizations. Knowledge of basic computer functions and operations. Ability to teach or model functional living skills. Ability to prepare and present oral and written information. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
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.
Position Information
Class Code: M090C
Grade: GS03
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00
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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: Jonesboro