Social Work Case Manager

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Closing Date:

11/25/2025

Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Kids First/Headstart

Job Type:

RegularNo

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | IDHI Starlite

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

*Applicant must reside in Pine Bluff or the Pine Bluff School District*

The STARLITE Social Work Case Manager is responsible for assisting and providing one-on-one case management support and facilitating small groups for at-risk 7th-12th grade students and their families in the Pine Bluff School District. The STARLITE Social Work Case Manager will coordinate individual academic & behavioral supports for students, including focusing on promoting social-emotional learning, mental health services, and crisis management training for staff to create a safe learning environment within Pine Bluff schools. The STARLITE Social Work Case Manager will collaborate with the Program Manager and School Faculty, and other community-based organizations, to ensure student success and decrease youth acts of violence at Pine Bluff Schools. Responsible for attending weekly meetings to consult on cases and review case plans and direction. Develop and maintain positive networking relationships with community partners and resources for students and families of the Pine Bluff School District. The role reflects appropriate knowledge of case management scope of practice, current state requirements, and other Federal or State regulatory agency requirements specific to the case management role. The STARLITE Social Work Case Manager will partner with the multi-disciplinary team, utilizing best practices, relevant data, and compliance with the mission/philosophy, standards, goals, and core values of UAMS: Comfort, Hope, and Healing. Primary elements of the case management role include: assessing the needs of the student and families, providing information, support, counseling, and referrals to other levels of care and appropriate resources.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field, plus two (2) years of social work experience, including one (1) year of experience working with kids or

• Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, Rehabilitation, or related field, including one (1) year of experience working with kids required.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses the eligible individual to determine service needs.

• Makes contact with the student's family, school faculty, and professionals on their behalf. Assessment includes collecting information about the student’s situation and identifying the student’s problems and needs. The assessment is comprehensive and includes medical, social, educational, and other services.

• Promotes student and family-centered engagement.

• Recommends care and services that are appropriate to the specified chronological age, developmental age, social maturity, and cultural background.

• Documents and communicates with all team members of student and family concerns pertaining to the coordination of safety and preventing school violence.

• Developing or assisting in the development of an individualized safety plan, specific to the student's needs.

• Provide referrals and coordinate linkages to help the student obtain needed services. This includes contacting service providers selected by the family of the student and assistance in the delivery of services identified in the service plan.  

• Scheduling appointments related to gaining access to medical, social, educational, and other services appropriate to the student’s needs.

• Assists in planning and participation in education events to prevent youth violence and enhance school safety, including support groups, workshops, education modules, and communications with persons and families living within the Pine Bluff School District.

• Performs other related responsibilities as assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, Letters of Recommendation, License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Lifting

Benefits Eligible:

Yes