Statewide Resource Programmatic Coordinator

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field with appropriate professional licensure, e.g., LSW;
• Three (3) years of professional experience with children and families (public child welfare preferred);
• Professional knowledge and experience with resource home studies.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Master's degree in social work with appropriate professional licensure, e.g., LMSW, LCSW;
• Knowledge, training, and experience in the SAFE Home Study model;
• Professional experience as a SAFE Evaluator and a SAFE Home Study Supervisor;
• Knowledge of the Division of Children and Family Services approved training curriculum;
• Knowledge of related DCFS policies and procedures;
• One (1) year of supervisory experience.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Oversight:

• Coordinate the assignment and facilitate, if needed, the approved pre-service training for approved participants referred by DCFS at least two (2) times per year;
• Serve as the REDCap Super-user for the Resource Family Program;
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for data management and reporting;
• Serve on the search committee for any vacant Resource Family Trainer positions;
• Responsible for monthly program reporting in collaboration with Resource Family Program Director.

Training:

• Responsible for observing, mentoring, and coaching for continuous quality improvement of the resource family trainers;
• Provide individual consultation with resource family trainers regarding knowledge/skill development; Responsible for training all new Resource Family Trainers on the program's documentation processes using the REDCap system;
• Coordinate the Resource Family and part-time trainer's training schedules;
• Facilitates the contracted pre-service training curriculum with prospective resource parents who meet the Division's approval standards;
• Conducts the contracted home study model on prospective resource homes following the criteria set out in the Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Welfare Agencies, Standards for Approval of Foster and Adoptive Homes, and the contracted home study model protocols.

Fidelity Monitoring and Data Management:

• Ensure the program's fidelity and ensure contract deliverables are met;
• Serve as a liaison as a part of the referral process in partnership with DCFS staff;
• Coordinate and attend Area Resource meetings;
• Provide oversight of data entry, data management, and monthly reporting of data;
• Oversee program documentation, evaluation process, and reporting requirements;
• Serve as the program lead for the selected data management system, e.g., REDCap.

Supervision and Coordination:

• Provides direct supervision of assigned Resource Family Trainers;
• Provide input to other Statewide Resource Coordinators on staff performance related to program implementation;
• Complete the annual performance evaluations for their direct reports;
• Oversee part-time payment processes in collaboration with Program Data Support Coordinator;
• Review weekly home study spreadsheets for direct reports to monitor performance;
• Schedule weekly meetings with direct reports;
• Attend weekly Lead meetings with the Program Director;
• Approve leave and expense reports for direct reports;
• Other duties as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Arkansas child welfare system;
• Knowledge of conducting home studies, including home visits;
• Knowledge of Database Management & Reporting; Ability to use assessment tools/collect data;
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state with overnight stays;
• Ability to lead and supervise staff;
• Ability to meet multiple program deadlines and manage multiple tasks;
• Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs;
• Ability to prepare reports, maintain records, and ensure documentation in compliance with contract deliverables;
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights and weekends;
• Ability to adapt to organizational change and handle multiple tasks;
• Computer skills include Microsoft Office and operating Web-based platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

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.