Resource Family Trainer (Based in LR)

University of Arkansas System•Little Rock, AR

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Family Trainer is responsible for implementing the contracted resource and adoptive parent pre-service training curriculum and completing the home study in partnership with the Division of Children and Family Services. The Resource Family Trainer will receive training and get certified in the contracted resource and adoptive parent training program and the contracted home study model. The person in this position is responsible for the delivery of the contracted training curriculum and home study model to prospective resource and adoptive participants referred to the program for training. This position has regular contact with University personnel, DCFS staff, and other public agencies, community professionals, and the public. This position requires extensive in-state travel and work outside normal office hours. This full-time, annually renewed grant-funded position is directly responsible to the Resource Family Program Director or designee. State and federal laws and agency/institution policy govern this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work OR Master’s degree in a related field
One (1) year of professional experience working with families in the child welfare system.
Excellent skills in facilitating groups from diverse backgrounds
Skills in conducting home visits
Ability to use assessment tools/collect data
Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state with overnight stays
Knowledge of teaching principles and methods
Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs, as assigned
Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure documentation in compliance with program deliverables
The ability to work outside of normal office hours is required
Ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks
Must have computer skills, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to operate AV equipment.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in writing home assessments, psychosocial histories, training in curriculum development, and training delivery
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, with appropriate professional licensure preferred, e.g., LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC
Fluent in Spanish

Responsibilities

Will receive training and certification in the contracted resource and adoptive parent training program model and the contracted home study model.
Facilitate the contracted pre-service training curriculum with prospective resource/adoptive parents who meet the Division's standards for approval or other resource parent pre-service training curriculum approved by DCFS, as needed.
Notify the appropriate DCFS Area Directors, Area Resource Workers, and Adoption Specialists of the resource parent pre-service being offered to prospective resource/adoptive parents when requested by supervisor.
Conduct the contracted home study model on prospective resource and adoptive homes in accordance with the criteria set out in the Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies, Standards for Approval of Resource and Adoptive Homes, and the contracted home study model protocols.
Conduct both of the minimally required visits with the applicants in the applicants' home.
Provide original contracted home study model elements ( e.g., completed home study report template, questionnaires, psychosocial rating sheets, etc.) to DCFS at the completion of the home study.
Submit a completed home study final report to DCFS within the contracted required days as agreed upon by DCFS.
Complete all home visits assigned by the supervisor. These home visits may be assigned statewide.
Receive weekly supervision and problem-solve issues that may arise.
Communicate with program participants (phone, email, mail) between sessions, as needed.
Complete program documentation and monthly reporting requirements.
Attend required monthly and quarterly meetings with Area Resource staff to provide ongoing feedback regarding training needs, problem-solving, and technical assistance.
Other duties as assigned.