Licensed Social Worker

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work.
• Current Arkansas Social Work License at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level.
• Valid Arkansas driver’s license.

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

• At least one year of experience in home visiting.

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. 

• Navigational skills and the ability to travel extensively throughout Arkansas.
• Flexibility to adjust daily and weekly schedules to meet family needs, including some evening and weekend hours.

• →Conduct home visits and provide age-specific, evidence-based education on child development, positive parent-child interactions, parenting concerns, safety, and community resources. Adjust visit schedules to meet family needs, including after regular working hours.
• →Complete psychosocial, developmental, and other required assessments. Partner with the Clinical Nurse Coordinator and families to develop individualized, family-centered care plans.
• →Connect families with mental health services, socioeconomic resources, and early intervention programs.
• →Document significant contacts and actions according to FBBH policies, and follow up with families according to care plans and program standards.
• →Collaborate with healthcare providers, community agencies, and program leadership to coordinate services and maintain positive working relationships.
• →Follow administrative directives, business practices, attendance policies, and professional and institutional ethical standards. Apply Family-Centered Care principles in all duties.
• →Complete 30 hours of professional development every two years, plus annual and program-required training.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu 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.