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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$45,810.72 to
$67,713.84
PAY GRADE: 33
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 position is located within the Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) of Health and Human Services at Sierra Regional Center in Sparks, NV in the Children and Adult Services Programs. 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 individuals with special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible.
The incumbent will be under-filling a Developmental Specialist 3 position and will be auto-progressed to the next level in the series upon meeting the minimum qualifications and upon Appointing Authority approval. Incumbent is responsible for overseeing case management services of 45-60 individuals diagnosed 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. This position requires travel throughout the Washoe County 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 a closely related field and one year 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 I 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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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 fingerprinting. |
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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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1) Are you fluent in speaking and writing in Spanish and English? Preference will be given to candidates who are bilingual, but will not disqualify you.
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2) Do you have experience providing case management to individuals with developmental disabilities? Please explain this experience and where it was gained.
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