Child Development Technician Searcy, AR

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• First
• Searcy
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• Duties: Make a Difference Where It Matters Most! ✨This position is in Searcy, 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.

Qualifications

High School diploma/GED plus 6 months of experience working in the care of children required. Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks and drug screening, submit to a TB skin test, and have required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations. Additional education, including CCOT, CDA, AA, or a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

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 in 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 the curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child’s treatment plan. Perform other duties as assigned. Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing Frequent Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Optional Documents

Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. 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. Constant Physical Activity: Frequent Physical Activity: Occasional Physical Activity: Benefits Eligible: Yes At the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), we are looking for health care and non-health care professionals who believe in excellence as a way of life. If you think you have the skills and commitment to succeed at the highest level, consider a career at UAMS, the state’s only academic health sciences center. Combining diverse talents and expertise, our employees work together to provide advanced patient care. We currently have a wide variety of positions available, from patient care to support staff- we may have the perfect position for you. UAMS is Arkansas’ only comprehensive academic health sciences center. We educate and train the vast majority of the state’s physicians and prepare doctors, scientists, nurses, pharmacists and health professionals through innovation, compassion, teamwork and patient- and family-centered care so they can impact the world. UAMS rewards its nurses! Statewide opportunities are available in direct patient care, education, and research settings. We offer Bonus Programs, Hotel Lodging, New Graduate RN Residency and support for Clinical Ladder, National Certification, Shared Governance, and Recognition Programs to name a few. Go to nurses.uams.edu for more details. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and prospective employees. The below report is provided in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). The report will provide you with information on campus safety and security including information on various policies and procedures for reporting crime, safety and security prevention and protection programs, victim assistance services, fire safety, and other materials to assist you in maintaining your safety and security. www.uams.edu/police.