Family Enrichment Specialist I

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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Kids First/Headstart

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.  To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Department:
COM | Peds HS Partnerships Resources

Department's Website:

headstart.uams.edu

Summary of Job Duties:
This Family Enrichment Specialist (FES) combines social issues and regulatory management and will work closely with Early /Head Start Child Care Partners and families. FES, must deal with child abuse follow-up and interventions. Works with families with difficult circumstances by developing a family intervention plan and assisting them in developing or finding the resources to meet their needs. Plans parent involvement activities at their respective centers. Recruits, enrolls and registers children and families for the Early Head Start Partnership program. Finds supplement community resources for their families.

Qualifications:

• Baccalaureate Degree Social Work, Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development Education or related field plus one (1) year experience of case management working with families in an early childhood developmental environment

Additional Information:

• FES works with families of children enrolled in Head Start / Early Head, home visits, and family assessments. Works with families with difficult circumstances by developing a family intervention plan and assisting them in developing or finding the resources to meet their needs.
• Plans parent involvement activities at their respective centers.
• FES handles child abuse reports for their perspective center and follow-up of interventions. Recruits, enrolls, and registers children and families for the Head Start / Early Head Start Program. Record keeping in all aspects of the position. Works with site staff regarding maintaining a clean and safe environment. Assist with classroom supervision of children in the absence of the teaching staff and relieve staff for breaks and lunchtime. Children’s records must be completed and maintained promptly.
• FES will work with the management team staff in assessing the needs of the community and to help develop partnerships with other agencies within the community to work with the children and families. Required to complete parent survey and required Home Visits. Monitoring and recording attendance. Other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact [email protected]  for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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. 

Constant Physical Activity:
Crouching, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Reaching, Stooping

Benefits Eligible:
Yes