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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST 3
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $45,560.16 to  $67,692.96  PAY GRADE: 35
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Health and Human Services
Division: Aging & Disability Services
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 10.140
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 20989
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 12/19/2013
Close Date: 05/12/2014
Recruiter:
   S GHAN
   Phone: (775)684-0103
   Email: bghan@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Developmental Specialists provide individual and group clinical, developmental and support services for individuals of all ages who have, or who may be at risk for, developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions, and social, emotional, and/or behavioral disorders.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
This position is located at the Rural Regional Center in Carson City, NV. The Developmental Specialists work with children and adults with developmental disabilities or related conditions, their families and support teams to develop and coordinate the implementation of client treatment activities and facilitate achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management needs of each client. They oversee provider delivered services in residential living arrangements and jobs and day training programs, and provide case management services. Developmental Specialists conduct assessments and facilitate planning meetings to develop individualized support plans. They complete face to face visits at home and work or school; coordinate and establish services contracts; monitor provision and quality of services; document all activities in the electronic record; make referrals to other agencies and provide crisis management services; submit and take action regarding incident reports and denial of rights.

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood, special education, human growth and development, psychology, counseling, social work or a closely related field and two years of professional experience providing developmental, special education, intervention or treatment-oriented services for individuals who have or may be at risk for developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions; OR an equivalent combination of education above the bachelor's degree level and experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Developmental Specialist II in Nevada State service.
Special Requirements
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
    Applicants must meet federal guidelines for Qualified Mental Retardation Professional designation at the time of appointment.
    A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
    This position may be required to travel at least 50 percent of the time.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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