Social Services Supervisor - HCBS

Support People. Strengthen Communities. Make a Difference.

Join Benton County’s Human Services leadership team and help guide, strengthen, and improve Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) for the individuals we serve.

Benton County is seeking a strong, collaborative leader for a full-time, non-union Social Services Supervisor – HCBS position within the Human Services Department’s HCBS Unit. This role provides direct supervision, operational leadership, and program oversight to support effective, person-centered service delivery.

• 2026 Desired Hiring Wage: $41.35–$44.42 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Career Progression Potential:
  Up to $56.72 per hour.
• Position Type:
  Full-time, non-union.
• Department:
  Human Services – HCBS Unit.

• Final date to receive applications:
  Monday, October 26, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
• Application Review Begins:
  Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Applications will be reviewed after the posting closes.
• Tentative Interview Date:
  Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Initial interviews will be conducted in person. Please monitor your email for updates and scheduling information.

Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, sociology, or a related field, along with four (4) years of relevant work experience.

Two (2) years of supervisory and/or leadership experience.

• At the time of interview:
  Candidates selected for an interview must provide an unofficial college transcript for review by the hiring panel.
• With your application:
  Applicants may attach an unofficial college transcript to assist with the application review process.
• Upon hire:
  The selected candidate must submit an official, sealed college transcript to the Human Resources Department for verification.

Coordinate, oversee, and administer the delivery of social services to the assigned unit.

Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff. Consult with workers on critical decisions that affect health and safety or have significant financial implications. Develop services and policies, submit accurate and timely reports, and administer grant proposals/budgets.

• Attend training as needed.
• Serve as a Benton County representative on various committees, associations, interagency collaboratives, and liaison to community groups.
• Serve as a member of the Human Services Management Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the HCBS unit, including Waivered Services Programs, and Rule 185 Case Management.

• Provide supervision of the HCBS Unit.
• Develop community-based service providers and execute agreements.
• Prepare, maintain, monitor, and audit compliance with provider contracts.
• Provide oversight of the Guardianship consultation team to ensure appropriate decisions are made.
• Manage the Waiver Review Team to ensure funds are used in a fiscally responsible manner.
• Participate in the Emergency Preparedness Team
  - Congregate Care, attending training and exercises.

Responsible for providing supervision of professional and support staff of the Child Protection/Child Welfare/Intake/Assessments unit.

• Manage the Child Protection Screening Teams and make final screening decisions.
• Manage and support Child Protection Investigators and Family Assessment workers in determining investigative and assessment procedures.
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