Resource Family Trainer Based in LR

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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 8900 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 Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Human Services Human & Family Services Family & Consumer Science Psychology Sociology Social Work Criminology OR
• Masters degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling Education or other related Social Science Masters Degrees.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Experience in writing home assessments psychosocial histories training in curriculum development and training delivery trainer/instructor preferred;
• Bachelor of Social Work (licensure (LSW) within one year of hire);
• Two 2 years of professional experience working with children and families and DCFS experience;
• Masters Degree in Social Work Psychology Counseling or Education with appropriate professional licensure preferred e.g. LMSW LCSW LAC LPC.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Training Management:

• Will be trained and certified in the contracted foster and adoptive parent training program model and the contracted home study model;
• Facilitate the contracted preservice training curriculum with all prospective foster/adoptive parents who meet the Divisions standards for approval or other foster parents preservice training curriculum approved by DCFS;
• Notify the appropriate DCFS Area Directors Area Resource Workers and Adoption Specialists of any foster parent preservice being offered to prospective foster/adoptive parents;
• Participate in the delivery of the contracted preservice orientation training biyearly for approved DCFS staff and community providers.

Assessment Management:

• Conduct the contracted home study model on prospective foster and adoptive homes in accordance with the criteria set out in the Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies Standards for Approval of Foster and Adoptive Homes and the contracted home study model protocols;
• Conduct both of the minimally required visits with the applicants in the applicants home;
• Provide original contracted home study model elements (e.g. completed home study report template questionnaires psychosocial rating sheets etc. to DCFS at the completion of the home study;
• Submit a completed home study final report to DCFS within fortyfive 45 business days of the applicants completing the preservice training session that serves as the home study referral point as agreed upon by DCFS.

Program Management:

• Receive weekly supervision and problemsolve issues that may arise;
• Communicate with program participants (phone email mail) between sessions as needed;
• Complete program documentation and monthly reporting requirements;
• Attend required monthly and quarterly meetings with Area Resource staff to provide ongoing feedback regarding training needs problemsolving and technical assistance.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent skills in facilitating groups from diverse backgrounds;
• Skills in conducting home visits;
• Ability to use assessment tools/collect data;
• Ability to travel instate and outofstate with overnight stays;
• Knowledge of teaching principles and methods;
• Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs;
• Ability to prepare reports maintain records and ensure documentation in compliance with program deliverables;
• Ability to work outside of normal office hours is required;
• Ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks;
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to operate AV equipment.

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Special Instructions to Applicants:

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 nondiscriminatory 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.

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