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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Qualifications:
- Proficient skills in PowerPoint, Outlook, Word processing, and Excel.
- Experience in training teams on mental health and/or trauma-related topics.
- Knowledgeable of trauma-specific interventions for educational settings.
- Valid Driver’s license.
- Candidates may be located statewide or regionally.
- Travel within the State of Arkansas is required.
- Master’s degree in education, Early Childhood development, public health, counseling, social work, or other social science field.
- Experience providing trauma-informed programming using the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) frameworks.
- Experienced in building positive and professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience in training adult learners.
- Knowledge of the Early Childhood Education system in AR.
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- Develops, updates, maintains, and disseminates education and protocols for programs that meet funding requirements as well-established best practices.
- Ensures consultation and trauma training services are consistent throughout the state. Implements and develops fidelity and quality assurance measures.
- Maintains awareness of current professional information in the fields of activity, undertakes regular and ongoing efforts to maintain competencies in the skills used and incorporates new knowledge and skills on the job.
- Enhances two-way communication and interacts with Early Childhood Education program directors, team members, contractors, staff, participants and the community to build productive, collaborative relationships to support the achievement of service goals.
- Prepares documents and reports for stakeholders and funders.
- Develops and/or recommends activities/services/trainings that will enhance the department’s programs and services.
- Facilitates outreach and/or training events for education professionals and other groups for purposes of engagement into training processes.
- Develops and delivers community training on Early Childhood trauma, its impacts on children, evidence-based intervention and trauma-informed care for various stakeholders in the community including education professionals, state agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational entities, and other state partners.
- Provides training, consultation and technical assistance on trauma-informed education initiative to agency staff, contracting personnel, and other professionals as needed.
- Demonstrates good presentation, public speaking skills, and techniques through participation in staff meetings, community meetings, workshops, conferences and other meetings as requested by supervisor.
- Acts as a liaison to regional and state partners for the purpose of advocating for and development of services that are prevention/early-intervention oriented, culturally sensitive, community-based, and family-centered.
- Utilizes data to enhance knowledge and understanding of trends, changes, and service performance of both the local and program-wide level to ensure quality programming to make recommendations based on analysis of program and community data.
- Works with partner agencies to develop and implement effective programs for educators and staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
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