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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.
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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.
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Department:COM | Peds Kids First Region 1
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Demonstrates competency in leadership skills necessary to manage and provide oversight for an off-campus clinical program.
Recruits, interviews, and makes hiring recommendations for staff. Sets clear performance expectations based on the program model, evaluates, monitors, and manages the performance of staff; including productivity.
Ensures staff competence through verification of licensure, skills validation, and ongoing education. Communicates and collaborates with the Kids First Leadership Team, other clinic directors, stakeholders, and the 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 the 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.
Provides reflective and administrative supervision to clinic staff.
Makes staffing assignments daily, and observes, monitors, and evaluates performance of staff, students, and volunteers to ensure performance meets programmatic standards.
Consult with program managers on questions of model fidelity or appropriateness of clinical services. Stays abreast of information regarding the program and communicates program achievements and processes changes to staff in a timely manner.
Coaches staff performance through group/individual supervision; provides feedback that promotes growth and development of supervisees through teaching. Helps supervisees learn to self-supervise and develop independence. Provides or arranges for training.
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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:Adult Maltreatment, Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, FBI Background Check
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.