APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$41,906.16 to
$61,950.96
PAY GRADE: 33
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.
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Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur
in this geographical location.
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Department: Health and Human Services |
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Division: Aging & Disability Services |
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Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa |
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Job Class Code:
10.147
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Announcement Number: 21854
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
04/15/2014
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Close Date:
05/30/2014
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Recruiter:
CARL
CHISAM
Phone: **None**
Email: cchisam@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
for another Expired
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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 perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation; OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
This position is with Nevada Early Intervention Services in the Aging & Disability Services Division, located in Carson City, Nevada.
This position provides specialized instruction and case management services to twenty-five children under the age of three with disabilities (including autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetics syndromes and prematurity) under the federal regulations of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Also, serves on multi-disciplinary teams to determine program eligibility and services.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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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 one year 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 I in Nevada State service. |
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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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Incumbents must possess or obtain an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education issued by the Nevada Department of Education within three years of appointment. (This license requirement applies only to those positions directly involved with children from birth to eight years of age with developmental delays.) |
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Travel up to 50% of the time is required |
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Experience with children birth to five years old with Developmental Delays. |
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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. |
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