Early Childhood Development Specialist; ECDS), Pocahontas, AR

Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS)

We're looking for an Early Childhood Development Specialist (ECDS) to join our Kids First team in Pocahontas 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.

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

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

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.

Constant Physical Activity:
Feeling, Hearing, Listening Frequent Physical Activity:
Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Kneeling, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking Occasional Physical Activity:
Sitting

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
Resume

Optional Documents:

Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact ask recruitment for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.