• Job Description

  Req#: R0080264

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  Closing Date:

  
  Type of Position:

  Clerical

  
  Workstudy Position:

  No

  
  Job Type:

  Temporary (Fixed Term)

  
  Work Shift:

  
  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.

  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:

  MidSOUTH

  
  Department's Website:

  midsouth.ualr.edu

  
  Summary of Job Duties:

  This position is responsible for Triple P family in-home education sessions in Fort Smith and Fayetteville. This position has regular contact with DCFS, other public agencies, and community professionals. The Trainer is directly responsible to the Parenting Program Director. This position requires extensive in-state travel and work outside regular office hours. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

  
  Qualifications:

  Required Education and/or Experience:

  • Degree in Social Work with LSW, LMSW, or LCSW licensure OR Master’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, or related Human/Social Science field, OR

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work or related Human/Social Science field with experience working with children or families. The successful candidate will be trained and certified in Triple-P.

  • Experience with children or families is required.

  Preferred Education and/or Experience:

  • Experience in writing home assessments, psycho-social histories, in-home visiting, direct DCFS experience, or trainer/instructor experience is preferred;

  • Appropriate professional licensure preferred, e.g., LMSW, LPC.

  Job Duties and Responsibilities:

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

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Excellent skills in facilitating groups from diverse backgrounds;
  • Skills in conducting home visits;
  • Ability to use assessment tools and collect data;
  • Ability to travel in-state;
  • Knowledge of teaching principles and methods;
  • Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs;
  • Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
  • Ability to work outside of regular office hours is required;
  • Ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks;
  • Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

  
  Additional Information:

  Please upload all required documents before hitting the "Submit" button.
  

  
  Salary Information:

  Commensurate with education and experience

  
  Required Documents to Apply:

  List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

  
  Optional Documents:

  
  Special Instructions to Applicants:

  
  Recruitment Contact Information:

  Mary Tillman, Administrative Support Manager, mjtillman@midsouth.ualr.edu

  
  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:

  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 is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

  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.

  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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