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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$52,742.88 to
$78,613.20
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.
This position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of the Department of Health and Human Services - Sierra Regional Center, and will be located in Sparks, NV. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, and promotes a positive work environment. The mission of the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) 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 IV is responsible for supervision and oversight of a team of Developmental Specialist (DS) staff who work with clients to ensure compliance with relevant policy and procedure and the Home and Community Based waiver program and provide audits and oversight to assure health, safety, and welfare for individuals served by SRC. The DS 4 will work closely with the community providers and other agency departments to promote communication, continuity in service delivery, Person Centered Thinking model and be knowledgeable about formal and informal community resources. Travel up to 50% of the time is required.
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 disabilities or related conditions; OR one year of experience as a Developmental Specialist III 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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Some positions require a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
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Some positions 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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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) How did you hear about this position?
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