Kids First Clinic Director

University of Arkansas System

Kids First Clinic Director responsible for daily operations of a UAMS Kids First site in Fort Smith. Ensuring compliance with program standards and effective community engagement.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeFort Smith • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for the daily operations of a UAMS Kids First site in accordance with the Kids First model, core values, and mission
Continuously monitor all aspects of clinic operations to ensure they meet program standards
Handle problems and seek solutions in collaboration with program leadership
Support the UAMS mission as a liaison with the community and its medical, educational, and civic components
Develop annual plan for community involvement, outreach, patient recruitment, and contact with referral sources
Ensure expenditures are within established clinic budget
Make recommendations for annual budget
Recruit, interview, and make hiring recommendations for staff
Set clear performance expectations based on program model, evaluate, monitor, and manage performance of staff
Ensure staff competence through verification of licensure, skills validation, and ongoing education
Communicate and collaborate with Kids First Leadership Team, other clinic directors, stakeholders, and public
Model UAMS core values and Kids First Guiding Principles in all aspects of role
Demonstrate positive concern for parents and families served
Maintain sensitivity and open communication with parents and family members, in compliance with principles of Family Centered Care
Ensure clinic provides opportunities for family engagement, education, and involvement in their child’s care
Anticipate problems and work to resolve differences through active listening, open communication and appropriate problem-solving skills.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in early childhood, child development, or a related field from accredited college or university
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

budget managementstaff recruitmentperformance evaluationprogram managementcommunity outreachpatient recruitmentlicensure verificationskills validationfamily engagementproblem-solving

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationleadershipactive listeningsensitivityconcern for familiesorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsopen communicationteamwork

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeCDA credentialBirth-PreK Credential