DHS Program Assistant

Company: Arkansas Department of Human Services 
Location: Statewide, Arkansas

• Salary: $22,000   -   $37,000
• Category: Social Services / Counseling
• Date Posted: 05/16/2012
• Region: Arkansas-Little Rock
• Travel Required: 1-10%
• Security Clearance: No
• Work Type: Full-Time
• Company Type: Government
• Contact: DHS Recruiting 
• Contact Phone: Confidential

Job Description

The Department of Human Services (DHS) Program Assistant is responsible for providing social services to program recipients and support for families.

Typical Functions:
Teaches and demonstrates living skills to clients, such as budgeting, cooking, menu planning, housekeeping, and child care. Transports clients and/or family members for medical, dental, educational, and counseling appointments. Aides 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 trainings. 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. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in a social-service related field.

Job Benefits

Benefit Package May Include: Health & Life Insurance, Vacation & Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Credit Union Available, Retirement, Career Bonus, and Deferred Compensation.