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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:

Training and Implementation:

• Complete training and become accredited in the contracted parenting program models;
• Assist in the referral process from DCFS;

Communication and Collaboration:

• Present as proactive and use open communication with program participants and DCFS staff (phone, email, in-person) between sessions and additionally, (as needed);
• Receive weekly supervision and problem-solve issues that may arise;

Facilitation:

• Work with the education team to evaluate the specific needs of families referred to the program and tailor programming accordingly;
• Facilitate contracted parenting program curriculum in-person and via virtual platforms, (as required);
• Engage parents in active skills training, role plays, and practice sessions;

Documentation:

• Complete program documentation, evaluation, and reporting requirements in compliance to program deliverables.

Perform other duties as assigned or as required.

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.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's 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.