MidSOUTH Trainer/Assessor in Child Welfare

Closing Date:

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Master's degree and experience with children and families to train resource or new DCFS staff to assess for the resource program;
• OR a Bachelor's degree to work in the Triple P program and be trained and certified in Triple P.

Preferred:

• Experience in writing home assessments, psychosocial histories, training in curriculum development and training delivery, trainer/instructor preferred.
• Appropriate professional licensure preferred, e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC etc.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordination of Training Related activities:

• Responsible for field coordination of training activities in their assigned regional training area, including home visits;
• Develop, maintain, and supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student interns in selected DCFS field sites as requested;
• Complete case reviews and analysis as requested by DCFS and monitor compliance in ensuring student interns comply with and complete criminal background and central registry checks as requested;
• Provide case management education, mentoring and field education to new DCFS staff, new supervisors, and experienced staff as requested and per developed protocols and standards;

• Provide training or assistance with new staff training or continuing education.

Communication:

• Coordinate and facilitate communication with assigned DCFS area;
• Work collaboratively with Partnership Universities to ensure consistent quality of field training.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends;
• Ability for in-state and occasional out of state travel;
• Experience and training in curriculum development and training delivery;
• Superior supervisory skills;
• Ability to use instructional technology to deliver training presentations;
• Knowledge of and experience with computer software i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal communication skills;
• Possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to drive.

Additional Information:

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.