Child Development Technician (Kids First, Fort Smith, AR)
Summary of Job Duties
KIDS FIRST serves children with special healthcare needs ranging in age from six weeks to five years. In our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children diagnosed as having a medical condition known to place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive intervention. The Child Development Technician assists the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing care and intervention to a group of young children birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED PLUS 6 months experience working in the care of children
- Additional education including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Additional Information
Responsibilities:
- 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 apply curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child’s treatment plan.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Required Documents to Apply
- Proof of Veteran Status
- Resume
- Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)
Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
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.