Children's of Mississippi Center for Advancement of Youth

09/12/2025

We welcome our CAY Families to be part of the discussions.

We have three virtual meetings coming so you can give input on our proposal to the Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI).

08/18/2025

Dr. Barbara Saunders will be representing CAY as a presenter at the conference on Oct. 23rd and 24th.

06/04/2025

🌟 Calling All Compassionate Professionals! 🌟

Are you a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi? Do you have a passion for helping children thrive in their development? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you!

Join our team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families by providing vital psychosocial support, counseling, and advocacy. You’ll work alongside a dedicated healthcare team to guide young patients through emotional and physical challenges, ensuring they have the care and resources they need to flourish.

💙 Why This Role Is So Rewarding: ✨ Help children navigate emotional and behavioral challenges ✨ Provide essential counseling, crisis intervention, and family support ✨ Collaborate with healthcare professionals to create positive outcomes ✨ Advocate for patients and connect families with critical community resources ✨ Work in a dynamic environment that fosters growth, learning, and leadership

If you're ready to use your skills, compassion, and expertise to make a life-changing difference, we’d love to hear from you!

📢 Apply today and take your career to the next level while making a lasting impact!
https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/HIGHLAND-BLUFF-SOUTH/Professional-Counselor--LPC----Pediatrics---Child-Development_R00038988-1

05/27/2025

🔵 Now Hiring: Registered Behavior Technician – Pediatrics 🔵

Are you passionate about helping children with Autism Spectrum Disorder grow, learn, and thrive? Join UMMC as a Registered Behavior Technician and make a meaningful impact in pediatric care!

🌟 Why This Role is Special: ✅ Work hands-on with children using Applied Behavior Analytic (ABA) services ✅ Support and collaborate with experienced BCBA-D supervisors ✅ Engage in skill-building and behavior reduction strategies that change lives ✅ Be part of a team-focused, compassionate environment

📋 Position Details: 💼 Registered Behavior Technician – Pediatrics 🏥 Location: UMMC 🔎 Qualifications: ✔ High school diploma/GED ✔ Valid Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) certification through BACB ✔ Experience working with children in clinical or educational settings is preferred.

🩺 Key Responsibilities: 📊 Collect and analyze data on patient progress 🧩 Assist with functional assessments and behavioral interventions 🚀 Implement skill acquisition and behavior reduction procedures 📝 Maintain thorough session notes and ensure compliance with documentation standards 🤝 Effectively communicate with supervisors and care teams

💡 What Makes You a Great Fit? ✔ Strong understanding of human behavior and therapeutic techniques ✔ Excellent verbal & written communication skills ✔ Ability to work calmly in emergency situations ✔ Team-oriented and collaborative

✨ Ready to help children achieve their full potential? Join us today! Apply now and be part of a team that’s changing lives!

📢 Know someone perfect for this role? Tag them below! ⬇️

https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/HIGHLAND-BLUFF-SOUTH/Registered-Behavior-Technician---Pediatrics_R00042878-1

11/25/2024

10/24/2024

Families can reserve their place by scanning the QR code on the flyer and completing online registration or by using the following link to register: https://forms.office.com/r/UF5GTWCDQi

09/26/2024

08/09/2024

Understanding Your Child’s IEP
August 13 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm CDT

Join us for an informative session where you’ll learn about your rights as a parent. This session will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP), which documents your child’s current performance, learning goals, and the support and services needed to help your child succeed and progress toward their goals.

For more information, visit our events page: https://www.faams.org/event/understanding-your-childs-iep/

05/16/2024

CAY Tshirt Day!!!!

05/15/2024

UMMC is hiring a Medical Office Assistant - Child Development Clinic

We're looking for a Medical Office Assistant to assist physicians and other primary health care providers with clerical, financial and other general medical office operations in ambulatory practice. To work in support of clinic operations performing medical office, billing and clinical duties as may be required in a specific clinic.

Apply Today! https://ummc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCCareers/job/Jackson-MS---Main-Campus/Medical-Office-Assistant---Child-Development-Clinic_R00036173-1

05/15/2024

👨‍🏫 Are you or your childcare staff seeking professional development opportunities? The LIFT-ED Professional Portal - from the Mississippi Dep. of Human Services' Division of Early Child Care and Development Mslift - is just what you need! 🙌
Visit the registry site (link below) to create a free account that allows you to:

✅ Register for upcoming training events
✅ Track your completed professional development courses
✅ Document your early childhood career journey, job history, and education
✅ Store and share files through an online portfolio
✅ Automatically generate and share your professional resume

They even provide a handy guide to walk you through setting up your account. 👍
Get started today and take your professional growth to new heights! 🚀

Access the portal here: https://bit.ly/3UJf6vi

05/08/2024

UMMC is working with other health organizations to include more African American families in the world’s largest study of autism spectrum disorder, SPARK. Researchers in SPARK are looking for gene variations that may contribute to the neurological differences of ASD and aim to gain a greater understanding of the genetic causes of autism. Joining SPARK is simple and free, and the best benefit is knowing that you’ll be helping advance the understanding of autism and improve lives. Learn more: https://www.umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2024/05/SPARK.html