Early childhood

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Type of Position : Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support

Job Type : Regular

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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.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only) :

• 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
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department : COM Peds Kids First Pocahontas

Department's Website :

Summary of Job Duties : We're looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Pocahontas, AR.

Kids First is dynamic and growing organization that is committed to providing the best possible care and developmental intervention for young children.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is passionate about working with children and families, is knowledgeable about early childhood development, and is committed to providing high-quality, individualized care to young children with special healthcare needs.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree plus at least one of the following : 1) Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education Certificate, 2) A Child Development Associate Certificate, 3) Birth to Pre-K Credential;

or 4) 12 hours of experience working with children with special needs and 12 hours of coursework in early childhood, child development, special education, elementary education, or child and family studies.

Six (6) months working experience teaching children with special needs in a group setting.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team
• Ability to lesson plan and manage classroom activities
• Ability to build relationships with children, parents, and fellow

Additional Information :

Responsibilities

Provides developmentally appropriate care, developmental assessment, and therapeutic services to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years

Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on annual developmental assessment.

Collaborates with Child Development Technicians to plan weekly activity plans, and integrates individualized treatment objectives, special dietary, equipment, and behavior plans into daily routines

Documents daily progress and communicates with family and team

Assists with cleaning and sanitizing treatment rooms and play area

Performs other duties as assigned

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 :

Recruitment Contact Information :

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements : Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

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.

Constant Physical Activity : Feeling, Hearing

Frequent Physical Activity : Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity : Sitting

Benefits Eligible : Yes

Last updated : 2024-03-30