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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$49,694.40 to
$74,082.24
PAY GRADE: 37
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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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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
Developmental Specialist IV's supervise and direct the activities of lower level Developmental Specialists and other related professional, paraprofessional and support staff to implement program activities and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures. Duties include assessment, planning, consultation, monitoring staff performance, resource development and crisis management. The DS IV participates in Agency strategic planning, provides training, and assists in policy development. The DS IV is also responsible for networking and coordinating services with providers and other agencies and community partners. This position requires travel from the agency site up to 25% to various locations in the community and throughout Rural Nevada to complete site visits, to attend meetings with community providers and to supervise staff.
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 closely related field and three 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 disabilites 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 III 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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Applicants must meet federal guidelines for Qualified Mental Retardation Professional designation at the time of appointment.
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A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. |
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If there are five or fewer qualified applicants, the exam will consist of an application evaluation. (This statement does not apply for Until Recruitment Needs are Satisfied (URS) announcements).
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The exam will consist of a rating of training and experience weighted 100%. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. Your score will be based on the information provided in your application and your responses to the questions asked below. If there are several parts to a question, answer each part separately. Along with each answer, identify the position(s) and/or training (as described in your application) where you gained the background asked for in the question. Absence of experience/training asked for in a question is not necessarily disqualifying. Failure to answer the questions will result in a score based solely on the application.
Those applicants deemed amongst the most qualified will be contacted directly by the hiring agency for interview. |
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1) Do you have a Master's degree or a Ph.D. in early childhood, special education, human growth and development, psychology, counseling, social work, or a closely related field? Please list any degrees you hold including level and major.
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2) Describe your experience, including the number of years, in behavioral intervention. Please include where the experience was gained.
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3) Describe your experience, including the number of years, in program planning, development and evaluation related to developmental delays or disabilities. Please include where the experience was gained.
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4) Describe your experience, including the number of years, as a supervisor in the field of developmental delays, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities or related conditions.
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1) Describe your experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions.
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2) Do you have experience with the development and implementation of individual's support plans to facilitate achievements of identified goals for clients? Please describe.
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3) What is your knowledge/experience with the person centered planning philosophy?
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