Resource Family Trainer (based In Fayetteville)

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Fayetteville, AR, US
Base: $52,500 - $55,500; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Facilitating group training sessions
Conducting home visits
In-state travel with overnight stays
The Resource Family Trainer is responsible for delivering contracted training and home study models to prospective resource and adoptive parents referred by DCFS

Job Summary

  • The Resource Family Trainer is responsible for delivering contracted training and home study models to prospective resource and adoptive parents referred by DCFS.
  • This full-time, grant-funded position requires extensive in-state travel and work outside normal office hours and reports directly to the Resource Family Program Director.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing accessible, quality education and fostering a safe and inclusive campus community.

Matching Summary

The Resource Family Trainer is responsible for delivering contracted training and home study models to prospective resource and adoptive parents referred by DCFS.

Salary

Base: $52,500 - $55,500; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Facilitating group training sessions
  • Conducting home visits
  • In-state travel with overnight stays
  • Using assessment tools and data collection
  • Maintaining program documentation
  • Working outside normal office hours

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in curriculum development
  • Trainer/instructor skills
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Ability to adapt to organizational change
  • Computer skills including Microsoft Office
  • Operating AV equipment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s degree in any field
  • Two years professional experience with children and families
  • Preferred Master’s in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or Education
  • Preferred professional licensure (LMSW, LCSW, LAC, LPC)
  • Pre-employment screening including criminal background and child maltreatment checks

Work Rights

Must have legal authority to work in the United States

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