• DHS Program Manager

    State of Arkansas (Little Rock, AR)


    DHS PROGRAM MANAGER

    Date: May 21, 2025

     

    Req ID: 49556

    Location:

    Little Rock, AR, US, 72219

     

    Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

     

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00

     

    Position Number: 22076626

     

    County: Pulaski

    Posting End Date: 06/6/2025

    Anticipated Starting Salary: $45,010.00

    DDS

    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in working with cloud-based data systems; 2 years experience in interprenting, analyzing and reporting data for Federal programs; In-state travel required.

     

    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: G152C

     

    Grade: GS08

     

    FLSA Status: EXEMPT

     

    Salary Range: $45,010.00 - $71,792.00

    Summary

    The Department of Human Services (DHS) Program Manager is responsible for planning and directing a specific human service program and providing technical assistance. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

     

    Functions

     

    Supervises a lower-level managerial, professional, and administrative support staff by interviewing and recommending for hire, training employees or arranging training opportunities, assigning and reviewing work and special projects, evaluating the performance of incumbents, and conducting staff meetings to clarify problems and obtain status reports. Determines program goals, objectives, and guidelines, develops and implements policies and procedures, evaluates program effectiveness and compliance, initiates corrective actions or revisions, and provides technical direction and administrative support to program personnel. Disseminates and interprets regulations, policies, and procedures to program participants, coordinates internal and external personnel and activities to identify needs, problems, and accomplishments of program, conducts meetings to discuss program progress or problems, and presents program workshops or training. Participates in the development of an operating budget by identifying program needs, preparing justifications, monitoring expenditures, approving reallocation of funds, and preparing related reports. Performs one or more of the following activities related to program responsibilities, including approving final orders, system design and/or licenses, researching and compiling survey and statistical data, and performing the duties of professional program staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

     

    Dimensions

     

    None

     

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

     

    Knowledge of supervisory practices and procedures. Knowledge of the principles and practices of organizational management. Knowledge of state and federal laws applicable to program area. Knowledge of program planning, monitoring, and evaluation techniques. Ability to plan work unit objectives and operational activities and to assign and direct the work of subordinate supervisors. Ability to interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to evaluate program effectiveness and compliance. Ability to prepare and present verbal and written information. Ability to develop and implement program goals, objectives, guidelines, policies and procedures.

    Minimum Qualifications

    The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in public administration, social work, business administration, rehabilitation services or a related field; plus four years of experience in program planning or administration, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. 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.

     

    Licenses

     

    None

     

    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