Child Welfare Trainer - Off Campus - Little Rock

University of Arkansas•Little Rock, AR

14h

About The Position

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 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related Bachelor’s degree
Knowledge of DCFS Policies and Procedures and the ability to stay current on DCFS policy and procedure changes and maintain a knowledge of the Arkansas child welfare system
Ability to travel in-state and occasional out-of-state travel
Ability to work other than normal office hours, nights, and weekends
Ability to train others, and work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to meet multiple program deadlines and manage multiple tasks
Ability to effectively utilize Microsoft Office and other software applications.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary trainer for the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), Social Services Specialists, Social Services Assistants, and Supervisors/Experts, including classroom training, simulation training, Division Information Management System training, and coaching in the DCFS office as requested
Provide new staff training and continuing education workshops for DCFS staff and community-based providers in accordance with DCFS-approved curricula
Manage and evaluate new workers’ performance related to training content and skills mastery
Attend DCFS mandatory training and continuing education workshops when relevant to the position.
Provide individual consultation with new workers regarding know edge and skill development
Assist DCFS supervisors and area managers in identifying and meeting workers’ training needs
Work collaboratively with DCFS staff, supervisors, area managers, and University Partners to support workforce development
Model professional communication and teamwork, both locally and statewide.
Collect and maintain required training data and documentation related to training participants and outcomes
Maintain required monthly documentation, including contract logs and records of training, consultation, and collaborative contacts.
Assist with ongoing curricula revisions and the development of new curricula as requested
Present workshops and trainings at local, regional, and state conferences as requested
Participate in DCFS workgroups and initiatives when requested
Perform other related duties as assigned.