Child Welfare Trainer - Off Campus - Little Rock

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Base: $52,500-$55,500 annually; bonus/equity: not ...
Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
Five years professional experience with children and families
Two years experience with dcfs division information management system
The Child Welfare Trainer serves as a primary trainer for new staff and provides ongoing education workshops for DCFS staff and community-based providers

Job Summary

  • The Child Welfare Trainer serves as a primary trainer for new staff and provides ongoing education workshops for DCFS staff and community-based providers.
  • This grant-funded position requires occasional overnight travel around the state and collaboration with local university partners on Child Welfare Reform.
  • The role involves managing performance evaluations, collecting training data, and assisting with curricula revisions while reporting to the Child Welfare Team Leader.

Matching Summary

The Child Welfare Trainer serves as a primary trainer for new staff and provides ongoing education workshops for DCFS staff and community-based providers.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field
  • Five years professional experience with children and families
  • Two years experience with DCFS Division Information Management System
  • Curriculum development and training delivery experience
  • Ability to travel in-state and occasional overnight stays

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Social Work or related field
  • Experience working collaboratively with university partners
  • Knowledge of Arkansas child welfare system policies
  • Ability to work non-standard hours including nights and weekends

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • 5 years public child welfare experience
  • 2 years DCFS DIMS system experience
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US
  • Pass criminal background and sex offender registry checks

Work Rights

Not specified

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