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APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$63,308.16 to
$94,335.84
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.
Under administrative supervision, incumbents supervise and direct the activities of lower-level Developmental Specialists and other related professional, paraprofessional and support staff to implement program activities and ensure compliance with relevant policies and procedures in assigned program areas; ensure programs meet applicable licensing standards; prepare budget recommendations; and perform duties described in the series concept as required. The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for Developmental Specialist 4 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program(s): Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS).
Incumbents are responsible for the supervision and direct activities of lower level DS's who provide case management to individuals with intellectual disabilities and related conditions; (including autism, vision and hearing impairments, genetics syndromes, prematurity, seizures and cerebral palsy) under the federal regulations of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004. Ensures programs are in compliance with Federal Law Part C-IDEA as well as compliances with relevant policies and procedures. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, a positive working environment and is committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of 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 State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
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, treatment-oriented, child/adult care, and/or instructional guidance 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 must obtain an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education issued by the Nevada Department of Education or a comparable certification issued by the Nevada Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C office within three years of appointment to this series or a comparable certification. (This license requirement applies only to those positions directly involved with children from birth to eight years of age with developmental delays.) |
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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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Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. |
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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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This recruitment is only open to current classified employees in state service with at least six months of continuous, full-time equivalent service. |
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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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