Triple P Parenting Program Practitioner - Fort Smith​/Fayetteville

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Type

of Position

Professional Staff - Institutional Affairs

Workstudy Position

No

Job Type

Regular

Sponsorship Available

No

Institution Name

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Department

Mid South

Department's Website

midsouth.ualr.edu

Summary of

Job Duties

The Parenting Program Practitioner is responsible for the implementation of the contracted parenting program in partnership with the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) program models. The Parenting Program Educator will be responsible for working with a training team that will consider the individual needs of families referred by DCFS. This position is directly responsible to the Parenting Program Regional Lead.

State and federal laws and agency/institution policy govern this position.

Qualifications

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience working with children and/or families
• Experience with facilitating classes or groups
• Work outside of regular business hours is required

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Master’s degree with licensure in the field of study when appropriate
• Two or more years of direct experience leading groups of parents and/or children across diverse populations and settings
• Experience facilitating parenting programs

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete training and become accredited in the contracted parenting program models
• Facilitate contracted parenting program curriculum in-person and via virtual platforms, (as required)
• Engage parents in active skills training, role plays, and practice sessions
• Present as proactive and use open communication with program participants and DCFS staff (phone, email, in-person) between sessions and additionally, (as needed)
• Work with the education team to evaluate the specific needs of families referred to the program and tailor programming accordingly
• Assist in the referral process from DCFS
• Receive weekly supervision and problem‑solves issues that may arise
• Complete program documentation, evaluation, and reporting requirements in compliance to program deliverables
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent facilitative skills across diverse backgrounds and settings
• Excellent skills in direct-service work with parents, children, and teens
• Skills and high comfort level in conducting in‑home services
• Ability to use assessment tools and collect data
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and travel in‑state with some overnight stays
• Knowledge of training program development and effective presentation techniques
• Knowledge of effective teaching principles and methods
• Ability to research, develop, evaluate, and adapt training programs to meet the individual needs of families
• Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure documentation is in compliance with program deliverables
• Ability to present ideas and information to diverse groups
• Computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to operate AV equipment

Salary Information

$50,000

Required Documents to Apply

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Special Instructions to Applicants

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site  Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Recruitment Contact Information

Mary Tillman, Administrative Support Manager, mjtillmanr.edu

Pre-employment Screening Requirements

Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

Equal Opportunity Employment

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.…