SERVICES & PROGRAM LICENSING SPECIALIST Date: Jan 28, 2025 Req ID: 46713 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72003 Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00 Position Number: 22111805 County: Stone; Benton; Boone; Carroll; Madison; Marion; Newton; Searcy; Washington Posting End Date: 02/17/2025 Anticipated Starting Salary: $36,155.00 DPSQA Hiring Official: John Engelhardt This is a Surveyor position. This position is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged rule violations, abuse, and neglect. This position requires overnight travel Preferred Qualifications: *Experience with reviewing documents for compliance. *Experience interviewing facility staff and patients to determine compliance. *Experience compiling data for monthly, quarterly, and annual reports and provides reports of compliance or non-compliance. MUST have superior skills in these areas: -Communication- verbal and written -Critical-thinking -Organizational 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: X094C Grade: GS06 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $36,155.00 - $57,668.00 Summary The Services and Program Licensing Specialist is responsible for inspecting and evaluating community-based programs for licensure approval or renewal. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy. Functions Provides technical assistance and licensure standards for proposed and existing community-based programs serving the developmentally disabled. Evaluates proposed and existing programs by conducting on-site inspections of facilities and operations and submitting evaluation reports to supervisor. Coordinates licensure evaluation teams by selecting and directing team members on periodic review of programs. Develops and monitors corrective action plans to correct program deficiencies. Conducts and coordinates training and provides technical assistance to programs in needed areas. Analyzes program data and recommends licensing of specific programs within specified timeframes and assists in preparing reports to sectional administrators. Develops and submits new and revised procedures and standards for licensure of proposed and existing programs. Gathers and reviews current state and federal trends, standards, and legislation to ensure departmental compliance. Investigates alleged violations of standards by conducting on-site visits to monitor program operations and reviewing records. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions Frequent in-state travel is required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of state and federal trends, standards, and legislation affecting community-based programs. Knowledge of departmental licensing standards and evaluation methods for related community-based programs. Knowledge of the principles and practices of community-based programs. Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and detailed reports. Ability to evaluate community-based programs and develop corrective action plans. Ability to provide technical assistance and make referrals as needed. Ability to confer with others concerning licensure criteria and make recommendations. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in social work, sociology or a related field; plus one year of experience working with human service programs, conducting research and inspections or investigations, or a related field. Licenses Must possess a valid Arkansas driver’s license. 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