Child Development Technician; Kids First, Springdale, AR

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Closing Date: 01/01/2025

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift: [Not specified]

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.

• 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

Kids First Springdale is looking for a Child Development Technician that loves children and wants to help them grow while learning. We need someone who is experienced in providing care and intervention to a group of young children birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.

Kids First serves children with special health care needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition that places them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention.

• High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) months experience working in the care of children; other education may be substituted for experience including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.

• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to identify educational and developmental needs of children
• Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents, staff, and other child care professionals
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of early childhood curriculum

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing
• Provides developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities
• Follows the direction of the ECDS to provide individualized developmental services of their assigned treatment rooms in a manner that is child-centered, family focused, and demonstrates evidence-based or best practice
• Establishes exciting learning environments for young children and applies curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child’s treatment plan

Commensurate with education and experience

• Curriculum Vitae
• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• Proof of Veteran Status
• Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Yes

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