ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST

Administrative Specialist

The Administrative Specialist will serve as the Financial Coordinator for Area 5 providing essential financial services and support to DCFS staff, foster parents, and foster children. Key responsibilities include reviewing and approving purchases, and documenting transactions in the system, managing trust fund requests, purchase orders, and contract referrals. Additional duties involve processing applications for state purchase cards, ordering supplies, and coordinating state vehicle maintenance and repairs.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent education, and at least 2 years of experiences in administration / office management, or finance. Also must possess excellent communication skills (written and oral) and proficient computer skills.

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.