UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences · 1 month ago
Child Development Technician (Kids First, Springdale, AR)
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care. They are seeking a Child Development Technician to provide care and intervention for young children with developmental delays and special medical needs, ensuring a child-centered and family-focused environment.
EducationHealth CareNon Profit
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
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED PLUS six (6) months experience working in the care of children other education can be substituted for experience including CCOT, CDA, AA, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related filed
Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, submit to a TB skin test and required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations
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
Benefits
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
Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
Career Training and Educational Opportunities
Merchant Discounts
Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Company
UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
UAMS is the state’s only comprehensive academic health center, with colleges of Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Health Professions and Public Health; a graduate school; a hospital; a northwest Arkansas regional campus; a statewide network of regional centers; and seven institutes: the Winthrop P.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesNational Cancer Institute
2023-03-16Grant· $1M
2022-08-25Grant· $3.4M
2022-06-23Grant· $1.25M
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