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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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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: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson |
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Job Class Code:
10.133
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Announcement Number: 24931
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Open to current classified employees in the specified Division and Department, with at least 6 months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. Promotional preference will be given in the order listed. |
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Posted
05/15/2015
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Close Date:
05/29/2015
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Recruiter:
ADRIAN
FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@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 function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Developmental Specialist IV (DS IV)/PC oversees and coordinates activities and support services in the homes on the Intermediate Care Facility/ Intellectual Disability (ICF/ID) Campus. The DS IV is responsible for developing, coordinating, and assuring implementation of programs and treatment service plans for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities consistent with HCQC regulations. Incumbent ensures that the rights of the people served are being upheld, ensures confidentiality of records and information in the home, presents reports and information to committees as required, and assures documentation of all incidents. Incumbent is responsible for monitoring, directing, and coordinating the activities of the DST IV's including scheduling of their time, evaluating work performance, and assisting with the evaluation of subordinate staff. Incumbent is responsible for chairing the Individual Support Planning meetings with the person served, guardians, and pertinent support providers. The DS IV is responsible for making sure activities in the homes are consistent with established regulations of the Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance.
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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Working evenings, weekends, and/or holidays is required. |
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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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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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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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