Pediatric Support Staff

Job Details

Job Location
:
Russellville, AR 72801

Position Type
:
Part Time

Education Level
:
High School/GED

Travel Percentage
:
None

Job Shift
:
Day

Job Category
:
Pediatrics

Schedule
:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (days and times may vary)

Pay
: $11.50

The Pediatric Support Staff (Classroom & Nutrition Support) supports classroom coverage and meal service to ensure a safe, high-quality early childhood environment while maintaining licensing and USDA compliance. This is a safety-sensitive role requiring flexibility, teamwork, and a commitment to providing safe, consistent care for all children.

• Treats children, families, and guests as a top priority, demonstrating excellent customer service at all times.
• Fills in classrooms as needed, including serving as a substitute teacher and providing lunch and courtesy breaks according to staffing schedules.
• Directly supervises children at all times, ensuring safety and compliance with licensing requirements.
• Actively engages with children through developmentally appropriate interactions and activities.
• Assures Quality Standards of Care for Early Childhood programs are met.
• Supports classroom practices that align with Arkansas Department of Education CLASS Observation expectations, promoting positive interactions and high-quality learning environments.
• Maintains DHS/ABC and DDS staff-to-child ratios and reports any out-of-ratio situations immediately to a supervisor.
• Stays informed of each child’s record in Credible to ensure only authorized individuals pick up children.
• Collects Work Sampling and Ounce data on assigned ABC/ABCSS children, as applicable.
• Assists with implementation of plans of care by following FCC procedures for data collection and completing quality daily progress notes in Credible.
• Completes all required documentation and progress notes accurately and in a timely manner.
• Works cooperatively with parents, therapists, and staff to promote a positive and productive environment.
• Assists with and attends parent functions and special events as scheduled.

• Assists with food preparation, meal service, and inventory management as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares meals and snacks in compliance with USDA regulations and licensing requirements.
• Maintains accurate meal counts, portion sizes, and required USDA documentation; submits reports to the Program Director.
• Prepares afternoon snacks on carts and assists with classroom food service as needed.
• Maintains inventory of food and kitchen supplies; assists with ordering and restocking.
• Unpacks and properly stores delivered food and supplies.
• Ensures kitchen, food storage, and service areas remain clean, organized, and inspection-ready at all times.

• Reports any suspected abuse or neglect to a supervisor immediately after discovery.
• Follows FCC Policies and Procedures, DHS Handbook requirements, and all applicable licensing regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information related to Friendship Community Care, Inc., children, and families in compliance with HIPAA and FCC Non-Disclosure policies.
• Maintains current certifications in Infant/Toddler CPR, First Aid, and Infection Control; serves as First Responder for Preschool as assigned.
• Accurately completes and submits timesheets in Pay Com reflecting all hours worked.
• Actively participates in weekly, monthly, and annual staff meetings.
• Attends all required training activities as mandated by Administration, licensing agencies, or supervisor.
• Completes required annual professional development hours:
  Minimum of 15 hours annually for Early Childhood staff;
  Minimum of 30 hours annually for staff working in ABC/ABCSS classrooms;
  Minimum of 12 hours annually related to food service responsibilities, as applicable.
• Performs additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to car rider duty, morning care, aftercare, bus loading/unloading, and classroom support.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), and a minimum of one to three years of experience in food service.

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk