NPP Child Program Specialist-Jonesboro P98085
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
and Qualifications
Posting Number
CH00615
UALR Functional Title
NPP Child Program Specialist-Jonesboro P98085
Position Number
P98085
Department
MidSOUTH
Position Summary
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JONESBORO
The Nurturing Parenting Program ( NPP ) Child Program Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the Nurturing Parenting Program in partnership with the Division of Children and Families Services. The NPP Child Program Specialist will be trained and certified in Nurturing Parenting Program Models. The NPP Child Program Specialist will be responsible for working with a training team that will consider the individual needs of families referred to the program and will tailor the programming accordingly. This is a full-time annually renewed grant-funded position and is directly responsible to the NPP Programmatic Lead.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Posting Number
CH00615
UALR Functional Title
NPP Child Program Specialist-Jonesboro P98085
Position Number
P98085
Department
MidSOUTH
Position Summary
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED IN JONESBORO
The Nurturing Parenting Program ( NPP ) Child Program Specialist is responsible for the implementation of the Nurturing Parenting Program in partnership with the Division of Children and Families Services. The NPP Child Program Specialist will be trained and certified in Nurturing Parenting Program Models. The NPP Child Program Specialist will be responsible for working with a training team that will consider the individual needs of families referred to the program and will tailor the programming accordingly. This is a full-time annually renewed grant-funded position and is directly responsible to the NPP Programmatic Lead.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Will be trained and certified in Nurturing Parenting Program Models;
- Co-lead/facilitate children’s programs and parent-child interactive sessions utilizing NPP curriculum;
- Engage children in NPP activities that are complementary to parent’s program;
- Communicate with program participants (phone, email, mail) between sessions, as needed;
- Work with education team to evaluate individual needs of families in program and tailor programming accordingly (ie. needed accommodations);
- Assist in referral process from DCFS ;
- Receive weekly supervision and problem-solve issues that may arise;
- Assist in program documentation, evaluation and reporting requirements;
- Facilitate parent educations sessions as needed;
- Other duties as required or assigned.
- Excellent skills in facilitating groups from diverse backgrounds;
- Skills in working with children and teens in groups and one-on-one;
- Skills in conducting home visits, as needed;
- Ability to use assessment tools/collect data;
- Ability to travel in-state with some overnight stays;
- Knowledge of training program development and presentation techniques;
- Knowledge of teaching principles and methods;
- Ability to research, develop, evaluate, and revise training programs;
- Ability to coordinate and conduct training programs;
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain records;
- Ability to present ideas and information to large and diverse groups;
- Computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to operate AV equipment.
Required Education and/or Experience
The formal education equivalent of a bachelor’s degree in education, special education, or a related field, plus one (1) year of related education/training experience. Ability to work outside normal business hours.
Preferred Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development/education and Five years or more direct experience leading children’s programs across diverse settings.
Background Check Requirements
02 - Criminal/Sex
Start Date
02/01/2018
Additional Qualifications
License(s)/Certifications
Essential Job Functions
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds: Occasionally, Kneeling: Occasionally, Crawling: Occasionally, Climbing (Stairs, Ladders, etc.): Daily, Lifting 10-25 lbs: Occasionally, Carrying 10-25 lbs: Occasionally, Pushing/pulling 10-25 lbs: Occasionally, Sitting for long periods of time: Daily, Speaking; Essential, Hearing: Essential, Vision: Ability to distinguish similar colors, depth perception, close vision: Essential, Walking - Short Distances: Daily, Walking - Moderate Distances; Occasionally
Work Conditions
Spends approximately 75% or more time indoors, Conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases or poor ventilation
Posting Detail Information
Background Check Statement
This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal and sex-offender registry background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication and/or adverse financial history alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background checks and drug screening information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
UALR EEO Statement
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.
Open Date
08/17/2017
Close Date
01/14/2018
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is located in Jonesboro, AR.
A fifteen minute presentation based on a topic of your choice in the field of nurturing parenting will be required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
