Department:

OBGYN-Horizons - 412480

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10/24/2024

10/28/2024

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Early Childhood Development Practitioner

20031998

S024228

Part-Time Temporary

20

To be determined by supervisor and selected candidate.

North Carolina, US

$30.00 per hour

6 months or less

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.



OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.



OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.



Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.



Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.



Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

This position serves as the Director of the Horizons Child Development Center. This position will be responsible for the administrative duties of the center, supervising child care staff and ensuring that the facility is in compliance with all local, state and federal regulations governing child care in regard to both the physical environment and the staff. The center has the capacity to serve up to 40 children. This position will need to know about childcare licensure requirements, ITERS and ECERS (child care environment rating scales) enhanced standard requirements, safety requirements, child care food program requirements and child care voucher requirements. Knowledge of Early Head Start Program standards and how to implement the standards.


The person in this position would need to effectively convey information to parents (patients) in the program, supervisees and Management Team members. This person would also need to be able to manage the staff with minimal supervision. Must be able to meet the basic physical care needs of the children in a manner that is appropriate to the individual child. Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development that allows them to meet the needs of these high risk children in a group and individual setting to improve their age appropriate socialization and behavior skills. Must be able to understand and supervise the development and implementation of daily individual instructional plans for each of the children which are developmentally appropriate, and to monitor each child's progress and report to other members on the child team.


This position will participate in Horizons Interdisciplinary child team weekly to report the children's developmental progress and to actively problem solve and develop care plans for the children. Must communicate with on-site therapists in the classroom about the children's progress and implement their recommendations. Must effectively communicate with parents daily about their children's progress and any identified needs. Must be able to effectively communicate with all members of the UNC Horizons staff regarding the patients, their children, observed interactions and any other concerns that may arise. Effective communication with Psychological therapist, case managers, Developmental therapists (PT/OT/Speech and Language) and other childcare staff members. Monitors children for deficiencies in their development. Must make recommendations to supervisor and therapists for developmental needs that the children may have. Must work with the parents to ensure that they understand the therapist's recommendations and how to address these needs at home.

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related childcare experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Approved pre-employment fingerprinting background check from the NCDCDEE required.

BA/BS in Early Childhood Development or similar field preferred.

Not Applicable.