Parent Support Mentor (Pulaski County) HEI Program Coordinator

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ClericalNoRegularDay Shift (United States of America)NoUniversity of Arkansas at Little Rock

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MidSOUTHThe Parent Support Mentor is a grant-funded position. This position is located in Pulaski County. The Parent Support Mentor provides training activities and will be a part of a larger team within the county Women Infants & Children (WIC) office. This position will communicate with the grantor and community partners assist with building training capacity and collect data for program evaluation. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Required Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and (other job-related experience and education may be substituted for all or parts of these basic requirements);

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelors degree; plus one (1) year of specialized training in business management business education or a related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Coordination:

• Research and analyze data pertinent to work programs and/or agency/institution goals and objectives and prepare reports explaining findings and recommendations;
• Assists clients in obtaining pertinent information outlined by the program related to their particular needs and how to fulfill those needs;
• Teaches and demonstrates health behavior skills to clients;
• Provide informal education and social skills supports for clients based on identified needs and provide formal educational information based on the Baby and Me curriculum;
• Coordinate communication between community groups local health unit supervisor and program supervisor to ensure everyone receives timely updates of program and/or client changes;
• Assist in developing or revising policies procedures and directives based on research findings and submit to supervisor for approval;
• Compile program-related information used by the supervisor to formulate budget proposals to determine resources needed and respond to participant correspondence in a timely manner;
• Review and answer or prepare correspondence relating to agency/institution programs;
• Interpret agency administrative directives policies and procedures to ensure consistent application;
• Provide information assistance and clarifications to interested parties concerning agency/institution programs policies and procedures;

Recordkeeping:

• Assist supervisor by maintaining leave records appointment calendar and prioritizing incoming correspondence;
• Travel to other local health units as needed to provide community outreach services;
• Maintain timely and accurate data in the database using new RedCap software;
• Submit a weekly work log of day-to-day client activities to Baby and Me Coordinator.

Perform related responsibilities as required and assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of mathematics and statistics;
• Knowledge of the work-related subject areas;
• Knowledge in family health and child development;
• Knowledge of computers and software applications;
• Ability to prepare present and review oral and written information and reports;
• Ability to work as a part of a team;
• Ability to research and analyze related work program information;
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Ability to analyze financial records and prepare reports;
• Ability to develop recommend interpret and apply policies and procedures;
• Ability to plan organize and direct the work of others;
• Must have good communication skills;
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule;
• Ability to work independently.

Additional Information:

$36000Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)Mary Tillman Administrative Support Manager

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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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 preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.

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