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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):
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Bachelors 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
Masters 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 students family school faculty and professionals on their behalf. Assessment includes collecting information about the students situation and identifying the students 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 students 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 students 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.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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.
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UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.