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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$39,672.00 to
$58,338.72
PAY GRADE: 31
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:
10.149
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Announcement Number: 28187
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Open to all qualified persons. |
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Posted
04/25/2016
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Recruiter:
ADRIAN
FOSTER
Phone: (702)486-2911
Email: adrian@admin.nv.gov
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Applications accepted
until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
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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.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
This recruitment is for Developmental Specialist I-under filling for DSIII vacancies located at Desert Regional Center in Las Vegas in our Adults and Children's Services Programs. Incumbents perform in a TRAINEE capacity to acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required for overseeing case management services of 45-55 individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions; such as, Autism, Seizure Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, etc. who live at home with their families or who are living in a supported living arrangement in the community. Incumbent must possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to acquire the skills to perform work independently with little additional training. Incumbent will perform a broad range of duties; developing, coordinating and monitoring the implementation of individual treatment activities to facilitate achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management of each individual in the least restrictive environment possible. Incumbent must be able to speak Spanish, as well as English, with proficiency. This position requires travel throughout the Las Vegas area.
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 one year of paraprofessional experience providing developmental, special education, or 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 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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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 fingerprinting. |
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A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. |
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Ability to travel up to 50% of the time. |
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Fluent in Spanish and English. |
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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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