Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist in Little Rock, AR (2024)

Description

Closing Date:

07/18/2024
Type of Position: Clinical Staff - Kids First/Headstart
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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 theApply 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.

Department: COM | Peds HS Partnerships Resources

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Summary of Job Duties: The Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist works under the supervision on the Disabilities/Mental Health Manager providing behavior management support to teachers and children. In collaboration with the Disabilities/Mental Health Manager, the Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist provides hands on support for children with challenging behaviors that interfere or limit their ability to participate and learn in the classroom or pose a safety risk to themselves or others.
Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or related degree and minimum of one year experience working in an early childhood classroom supporting children's social emotional development. the field.
• Computer program proficiency level : Intermediate
• Must be able to attend night meetings and training if necessary.
• Must be able to travel out of town to attend training and conferences that could require overnight stay for up to one week.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists daily student arrival and departure process, relieves staff for breaks and lunch periods; provides classroom supervision as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned.
• Manages workload, record-keeping and documentation; maintains accurate child files including content in each program.
• Plans parent involvement activities.
• Supports early education and promotes health and wellness screenings. Completes regular and follow-up contacts with families to determine progress in programs.
• Provides immediate support for families that are facing crisis or difficult situations by developing plans to overcome barriers, provide resources, and assist with referral information.
• Recruits, enrolls, and registers children and families for the Head Start and Early Head Start Program. Supports families of enrolled children in transition to Head Start and Kindergarten.
• Makes home visits to form partnerships with families; identifies family strengths and areas of needed support through Family Needs Assessments. Develops Family Partnership Agreements that outline steps, objectives, and progress toward family goals.

Salary Information:

47000

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of five Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

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.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Annual TB Screening, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

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.

Constant Physical Activity: Feeling, Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Frequent Physical Activity: Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity: Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Reaching
Benefits Eligible: Yes
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