Safety Organized Practice; SOP Coach - Fayetteville

Position: Safety Organized Practice (SOP) Coach - Fayetteville
* Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year of professional experience with children and families;
* Professional experience in mentoring, teaching, or training.
* Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field;
* Professional

Experience with child maltreatment assessments;
* Experience and training in curriculum development and training delivery;
* Experience presenting to large groups.
* Provide statewide training of DCFS contracted training initiatives for identified DCFS staff and stakeholders;
* Provide coaching of Safety Organized Practice when requested;
* Provide coaching of newly hired Social Services Specialists assigned to  an Investigations or Differential Response Unit in the applicable DCFS  area;
* Provide SOP office hours as requested by DCFS;
* Attend Training of Trainers, DCFS mandatory trainings, and continuing education workshops when relevant to the position.
* Maintain a monthly record of training activities and staff/university partnership contacts;
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Ability to travel extensively in the state, which will include overnight stays;
* Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends;
* Possess exemplary public speaking and interpersonal skills;
* Ability to use customer service initiatives for clients and the campus community;
* Ability to work independently;
* Ability to meet multiple program deadlines, and manage multiple tasks;
* Experience using Microsoft Office;
* Possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation;
* Ability to maintain a monthly record of contacts;
* Knowledge of the Arkansas Child Welfare System;
* Ability to train others.

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 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.

The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA).The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security.
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