Safety Organized Practice (SOP) Coach - Fayetteville

University of Arkansas System•Fayetteville, NC

17d•$47,000 - $50,000

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. THIS POSITION IS BASED IN FAYETTEVILLE. The Safety Organized Practice (SOP) Coach is responsible for the training delivery of Safety Organized Practice, Structured Decision Making, or other contracted training initiatives for identified DCFS families staff and stakeholders. The SOP Coach will provide coaching to all newly hired Social Services Specialists assigned to an Investigations or Differential Response Unit as outlined in the Investigations and Differential Response Coaching Model. The SOP Coach will work with the SOP Training Coordinator, MidSOUTH training staff, DCFS staff, University Partnership staff, and other stakeholders to coordinate and facilitate the statewide training, professional development, and ongoing sustainability of Safety Organized Practice in Arkansas. This position is directly responsible to the Safety Organized Practice Training Coordinator. This is a full-time annually renewed grant-funded position. Extensive travel is required. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree plus one (1) year of professional experience with children and families
Professional experience in mentoring, teaching, or training
Ability to travel extensively in the state, which will include overnight stays
Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends
Possess exemplary public speaking and interpersonal skills
Ability to use customer service initiatives for clients and the campus community
Ability to work independently
Ability to meet multiple program deadlines, and manage multiple tasks
Experience using Microsoft Office
Possess a valid driver’s license and dependable transportation
Ability to maintain a monthly record of contacts
Knowledge of the Arkansas Child Welfare System
Ability to train others

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
Professional Experience with child maltreatment assessments
Experience and training in curriculum development and training delivery
Experience presenting to large groups

Responsibilities

Provide statewide training of DCFS contracted training initiatives for identified DCFS staff and stakeholders
Provide coaching of Safety Organized Practice when requested
Provide coaching of newly hired Social Services Specialists assigned to an Investigations or Differential Response Unit in the applicable DCFS area
Provide SOP office hours as requested by DCFS
Attend Training of Trainers, DCFS mandatory trainings, and continuing education workshops when relevant to the position.
Work collaboratively with MidSOUTH training staff, DCFS staff, University Partnership staff, and other stakeholders
Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities (e.g., case readings), as requested by DCFS, to ensure fidelity to the SOP practice model
Attend quarterly Regional Team Meetings to discuss DCFS initiatives and training when requested
Attend quarterly academic partnership meetings
Participate in DCFS workgroups when requested.
Maintain a monthly record of training activities and staff/university partnership contacts
Perform other duties as assigned.