Child Development Technician Searcy, AR

Child Development Technician

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most! This position is in Searcy, AR. Kids First is a compassionate, child-centered program dedicated to serving children with special healthcare needs from six weeks to five years old. Within our pediatric day healthcare clinics, children with developmental delays and other special medical needs receive intensive, nurturing, and individualized early developmental servicessetting the foundation for lifelong growth and success.

About the Role: Child Development Technician: In this hands-on and rewarding role, the Child Development Technician partners closely with the Early Childhood Development Specialist to provide daily care, support, and developmental interventions for children from birth to age five with special medical and developmental needs.

This position is perfect for someone who is: passionate about early childhood development, caring, patient, and energetic, motivated to positively impact children and families.

Why Join KIDS FIRST? Because here, your work isn't just a job it's a calling. Every day, you help children grow, thrive, and reach their full potential which truly changes lives.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED plus 6 months of experience working in the care of children required.
• Candidate must pass state abuse registry checks and drug screening, submit to a TB skin test, and have required immunizations or provide proof of immunizations.
• Additional education, including CCOT, CDA, AA, or a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities:

• Provides quality direct patient care for a group of young children, including serving mealtimes, assisting with feeding, diapering, and dressing.
• Providing developmentally appropriate behavioral guidance within daily scheduled activities.
• Follow the direction of the ECDS to provide individualized developmental services in 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 applies the curriculum to address the objectives contained in each child's treatment plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing
• Frequent Physical Activity: Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
• Occasional Physical Activity: Sitting

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Proof of Veteran Status, Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

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:

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.