UAMS Kids First Clinic Director - Fort Smith

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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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field from accredited college or university plus four (4) years of experience managing infant and toddler programs and/or directly supervising the work of others.

• CDA credential or Birth-PreK Credential, preferred.

• Excellent communication skills with children and adults.

• Must have valid Driver's License.

Additional Information:

• 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.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

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.