SOCIAL SERVICES SPECIALIST

Date: Oct 14, 2026

Req ID: 60539

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72205

Category: AR DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Anticipated Starting Salary: 52,137.07

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.