Triple P Parenting Practitioner - Jonesboro

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Type of Position:

Professional Staff - Institutional Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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 Parenting Program Practitioner is responsible for implementing the contracted parenting program in partnership with the Division of Children and Families Services. The Parenting Program Educator will be trained and accredited in contracted parenting program models. The Parenting Program Educator will be responsible for working with a training team that will consider the individual needs of families referred to the program and will tailor the programming accordingly. This full-time, annually renewed grant-funded position is directly responsible to the Parenting Program Director. 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, education, psychology, or a related field;

• One (1) year of experience in a human service organization;

• Experience in facilitating classes or groups;

• Work outside regular business hours will be required.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Two (2) or more years of direct experience leading groups of parents and/or children across diverse populations and settings.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Will be trained and accredited in the contracted parenting program models;

• Facilitate contracted parenting program curriculum;

• Engage parents and children in activities that are complementary to the parenting program models;

• Communicate; with program participants and DCFS staff (phone, email, mail) between sessions, as needed;

• Work with the education team to evaluate the individual needs of families in the program and tailor programming accordingly (ie.-needed accommodations);

• Assist in the referral process from DCFS;

• Receive weekly supervision and problem-solve issues that may arise;

• Complete program documentation, evaluation, and reporting requirements;

• Facilitate contracted parenting program in-person and via virtual platforms, as required;

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent skills in facilitating groups from diverse backgrounds;

• Skills in working with parents, children, and teens in groups and one-on-one;

• Skills in conducting home visits;

• Ability to use assessment tools/collect data;

• Ability to travel in-state with some overnight stays;

• Knowledge of training program development and presentation techniques;

• Knowledge of teaching principles and methods;

• Ability to research, develop, evaluate, and adapt training programs to meet the needs of families;

• Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs;

• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure documentation in compliance with program deliverables;

• Ability to present ideas and information to large and diverse groups;

• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office and ability to operate AV equipment;

• Other duties as required or assigned.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$45,000 - $48,500

Required Documents to Apply:

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

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Mary Tillman, Administrative Support Manager, mjtillman@midsouth.ualr.edu

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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

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

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.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Driving, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:

Yes