Child Development Technician (Kids First, Springdale, AR)

University of Arkansas System•Springdale, AR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids First Springdale is seeking a Child Development Technician who is passionate about children and their development. This role involves providing care and intervention for a group of young children, from birth to age 5, who have developmental delays and special medical needs. Kids First serves children with special healthcare needs aged six weeks to five years in pediatric day healthcare clinics, offering intensive intervention for children diagnosed with medical conditions that put them at risk for developmental delays and disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED PLUS six (6) months experience working in the care of children.
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
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.