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Closing Date:
08/30/2025
Type of Position:
Other Health Care - Clinical Support
Job Type:
Regular
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 $50000
- 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 Warren
Departments Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
This Position is in Warren Arkansas
Were looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Warren 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:
- Bachelors 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 WITH documentation that 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 PLUS six (6) months documented experience working with children.
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
- Excellent communication organization and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as a team
- Ability to administer standardized developmental testing instruments
- Ability to build relationships with children parents and colleagues
- Knowledge of developmental milestones in the birth-five population
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
- Ensures quality of individualized developmental services provided at KIDS FIRST.
- Supports the academic mission of the Kids First program.
- Demonstrates professionalism continued development of skills and job related interest and concern.
- Other duties assigned.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Proof of Veteran Status Resume
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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 Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Stooping Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Climbing Crawling Crouching Grasping Kneeling Lifting Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Pulling Pushing Reaching Repetitive Motion Standing Stooping Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Sitting
Benefits Eligible:
Yes