DHS Program Manager Job in Little Rock 72203, Arkansas US

The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state's largest agency with 8,200 employees working in 181 county offices serving more than one million people. Employees work in 10 major divisions and five support offices to provide services to Arkansas citizens. DHS is currently seeking to fill the position of DHS Program Manager in Little Rock, AR.

The DHS Program Manager is responsible for planning and directing a specific human service program and providing technical assistance. This position:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
- supervisory practices and procedures.
- the principles and practices of organizational management.
- state and federal laws applicable to program area.
- 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.
- interpret and apply applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
- evaluate program effectiveness and compliance.
- prepare and present verbal and written information.
- develop and implement program goals, objectives, guidelines, policies and procedures.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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.

Closing date: April 2, 2012

Position number: 22102499

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