Child Development Technician (Magnolia, AR)

Summary of Job Duties

This position is in Magnolia, Arkansas. Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years of age in our pediatric day healthcare clinics. Children with medical conditions that place them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities receive intensive, individualized intervention and care. The Child Development Technician (CDT) plays an important role in this mission by assisting the Early Childhood Development Specialist in providing daily care, developmental support, and interventions for children birth through age five with special medical needs and developmental delays. This position supports a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment that promotes growth and well-being for each child and their family.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six (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.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.

Additional Information

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Providing developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities.
• Follow 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.

Salary Information

31200

Required Documents to Apply

• Proof of Veteran Status
• 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