Child Development Technician (Kids First, Pine Bluff)

Summary of Job Duties

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most!

This position is in Pine Bluff , AR. KIDS FIRST is a compassionate, child-centered program dedicated to serving children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years old. Within our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children for with developmental delays and other special medical needs receive intensive, nurturing, and individualized early developmental services—setting the foundation for lifelong growth and success.

About the Role

Child Development Technician: In this hands-on and rewarding role, the Child Development Technician partners closely with the Early Childhood Development Specialist to provide daily care, support, and developmental interventions for children from birth to age five with special medical and developmental needs. This position is perfect for someone who is:

• Passionate about early childhood development
• Caring, patient, and energetic
• Motivated to positively impact children and families

Why Join KIDS FIRST?

Because here, your work isn’t just a job it’s a calling. Every day, you help children grow, thrive, and reach their full potential which truly changes lives. 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.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (6) months experience working in the care of children (education can 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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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

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.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Listening
Frequent Physical Activity: Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting

Salary Information

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply

• List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
• 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.

Benefits Eligible

Yes