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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$46,938.24 to
$69,718.32
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.
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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.
This recruitment will be used to fill several vacancies throughout the state including vacancies in Carson City, Gardnerville, Sparks, Fallon, Fernley, Winnemucca and Elko.
Positions are located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Health and Human Services - Sierra Regional Center (SRC) and Rural Regional Center (RRC). ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, and friendly co-workers, and is a great place to work. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development and delivery of a high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.
The Developmental Specialist provides targeted case management services for individuals diagnosed with an intellectual disability or a related condition. This position will use a person-centered approach to develop supports to assist individuals in maintaining health and welfare and to develop skills to live and interact in their community.
The incumbent will assist the person to identify goals and develop an individualized service plan. Duties include assessment; planning, training and consultation; monitoring progress toward the service plan; resource development and crisis management.
The incumbent is also responsible for networking and coordinating services with providers and other agencies and community partners.
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 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 one year of experience as a Developmental Specialist II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education at or above a bachelor's degree and experience as described above. |
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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 Intellectual Disabilities 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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This position may be required to travel at least 50 percent of the time. |
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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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1) Are you fluent in speaking and writing in Spanish and English? This experience may be needed for some positions but lack of it is not disqualifying.
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2) Which locations are you willing to work in: Carson City, Gardnerville, Sparks, Fallon, Fernley, Winnemucca and/or Elko? Please indicate all areas you are willing to work in. These areas must also be indicated under the Availability tab in your application before submittal.
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