UAMS Kids First Clinic Director - Fort Smith

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The Kids First Clinic Director is responsible for the daily operations of a UAMS Kids First site in accordance with the Kids First model, core values, and mission. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field from accredited college or university
Four (4) years of experience managing infant and toddler programs and/or directly supervising the work of others.
Excellent communication skills with children and adults.
Must have valid Driver's License.
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

CDA credential or Birth-PreK Credential

Responsibilities

Continually monitors all aspects of clinic operations to ensure they meet program standards including, but not limited to: enrollment, facilities, curriculum, intake, transition, clinical services, and family centered care.
Handles problems and seeks solutions in collaboration with program leadership when problems arise.
Supports the UAMS mission as a liaison with the community and its medical, educational, and civic components.
Develops annual plan for community involvement, outreach, patient recruitment, and contact with referral sources.
Ensures expenditures are within established clinic budget.
Makes recommendations for annual budget.
Within authorized limits controls purchases, approves payments, assures accountability.
Recruits, interviews, and makes hiring recommendations for staff.
Sets clear performance expectations based on program model, evaluates, monitors, and manages performance of staff; including productivity.
Ensures staff competence through verification of licensure, skills validation, and ongoing education.
Communicates and collaborates with Kids First Leadership Team, other clinic directors, stakeholders, and public.
Models UAMS core values and Kids First Guiding Principles in all aspects of role.
Demonstrates positive concern for parents and families served.
Supports staff in establishing good relations with parents/families.
Maintains sensitivity and open communication with parents and family members, in compliance with principles of Family Centered Care.
Ensures clinic provides opportunities for family engagement, education, and involvement in their child’s care.
Anticipates problems and works to resolve differences through active listening, open communication and appropriate problem-solving skills.
Other duties as assigned.