Child Development Technician (Kids First, Pine Bluff)

University of Arkansas for Medical Science; Pine Bluff (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is seeking a Child Development Technician for its Kids First program in Pine Bluff. This role involves caring for young children with developmental delays and providing individualized developmental services. Candidates should have a strong background in early childhood education and the ability to foster positive relationships with children and families.

Benefits

Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans

Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave

Education discount for staff and dependents

Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution

Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000

Career Training and Educational Opportunities

Merchant Discounts

Concierge prescription delivery

Qualifications

• Experience working in the care of children (6 months minimum).
• Must pass state abuse registry checks, drug screen, and TB skin test.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality direct patient care for young children.
• Establishes engaging learning environments and applies curriculum.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of early childhood curriculum

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CDA, AA, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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Closing Date:

06/21/2025

Type of Position:

Job Type: Regular

Work Shift:

Not specified

Sponsorship Available:

No

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
• 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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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Department:

COM | Peds Kids First Pine Bluff

Department's Website:

Not specified

Summary of Job Duties:

Kids First Pine Bluff is looking for a Child Development Technician who loves children and wants to help them grow while learning. We need someone experienced in providing care and intervention to a group of young children birth to age 5 with developmental delays and special medical needs.

Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs ranging 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 plus six (6) months experience working in the care of children. Other education can substitute 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 child-centered, family-focused manner that demonstrates evidence-based or best practices.
• Establishes engaging learning environments for young children and applies curriculum to address objectives in each child's treatment plan.

Physical Activity Levels:

Feeling, Hearing, Listening; Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking; 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:

Not specified

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact [e-mail] for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site. Please do not send applications to the listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, 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 relation to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained will be used confidentially and non-discriminatorily in accordance with state and federal law.

Benefits eligible: Yes