Child Welfare Trainer - Little Rock

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Institutional Affairs
Workstudy Position:
No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:
No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock
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.

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Department:

MidSOUTH
Department's Website:
midsouth.ualr.edu

Summary of

Job Duties:

The Child Welfare Trainer serves as a trainer for New Staff Training for Social Services Specialists, Social Services Supervisors/Experts, and Social Services Assistants. This position will also be responsible for providing the Division Information Management System (DIMS) training to the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff in a classroom setting, labs and in the field. The position is responsible for providing individual consultation with new workers regarding knowledge/skill development and providing feedback to the worker and supervisor concerning the workers progress in training.

The Child Welfare Trainer also provides identified training to the child welfare community, and works collaboratively with the local university partners and area DCFS staff as it relates to Child Welfare Reform. The Child Welfare Trainer reports to the Child Welfare Team Leader. This position will require occasional overnight travel with the possibility of extended overnight stays around the state.

This position is grant-funded and renewed annually. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or

Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Bachelor’s degree;

Preferred Education and/or

Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related Master’s degree;
• Five (5) years of professional experience with children and families (public child welfare);
• Two (2) years of experience with the DCFS Division Information Management System;
• Experience and training in curriculum development and training delivery.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Training:

• Serve as a primary trainer for the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Social Services Specialists, Social Services Assistants, and…