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Type of Position: Clerical

Workstudy Position: No

Job Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available: No

Institution Name: University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock\'s thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state\'s growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department: MidSOUTH

Department\'s Website: midsouth.ualr.edu

Summary of Job Duties: This position is responsible for delivery of the Foster Pride/Adopt Pride pre-service training curriculum, completion of the SAFE Home Study for prospective Foster/Adoptive families that complete this training or Triple P family education. This position has regular contact with DCFS and other public agencies, and community professionals. The Trainer is directly responsible to the Foster Parent Program Director or the Parenting Program Director- depending on funding and assigned tasks. This position requires extensive in-state travel and work outside normal office hours.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in Social Work or related master\xe2\x80\x99s degree and experience with children and families to train and assess for the foster program or Bachelor\'s degree to with experience in the Triple P program and be trained and certified in Triple-P.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in writing home assessments, psycho-social histories, training in curriculum development and training delivery, trainer/instructor preferred. Appropriate professional licensure preferred, e.g., LMSW, CPC

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate parent education sessions for identified parents;
• Communicate with program participants (phone, e-mail, mail, virtual setting), as needed;
• Work with education team to consider individual needs of families in program and implement programming accordingly (ie. needed accommodations such as translators, interpreters, etc.);
• Work with children in the family system as required by the DCFS parenting program; and Assist in program documentation, evaluation, and reporting requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state occasionally is required;
• Ability to work outside of normal officehours will be required;
• Ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to use a personal computer.

Additional Information:

Please upload all required documents in the "Attachment" section, if you want to be considered for this position. You must submit all documents before you hit the submit application button.

Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply: Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information: Valarie Abrams, HR Business Partner, vaabrams@ualr.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Constant Physical Activity: Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity: Driving, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Occasional Physical Activity: Grasping, Kneeling, Repetitive Motion

Benefits Eligible: No

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