Child Development Specialist I, II, or III – Temporary

Job Posting Title

Child Development Specialist I, II, or III – Temporary

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 District 5

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Part time

Job Type

Temporary

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is up to $31.25 per hour, based on education and experience

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Job Description

Location : Comanche, Jackson, Beckham, Greer, Kiowa, Tillman, Cotton, Caddo, Harmon

Salary : The hourly rate for this position is up to

Level I: $26.44 per hour, based on education and experience

Level II: $28.36 per hour, based on education and experience

Level III: $31.25 per hour, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time : Part Time

Work Schedule : Monday – Friday

Primary Hours : up to 19 hours per week.

Position Description:

The Child Development Specialist I, II, or III – Temporary is responsible for providing individual and family services to increase parenting skills and enhance the developmental potential of young children. This includes assessing and/or screening development in young children; coaching and modeling skills for families to implement to enhance their child’s opportunities in cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child development services.

This position is responsible for providing developmental and educational services in the areas of child development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention and parent education.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:

· Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)

· Educates parents and professionals in the area of child development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose.

· Participates in family interview.

· Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.

· Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.

· Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.

· Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.

· Teaches parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential.

· Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Assists in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purpose of this program.

· Provides individuals and families prevention information on topics related to parenting and child development.

· Provides referrals to individuals and families for relevant services to assist in achieving goals and enhancing their well-being.

· Collaborates with other community agencies as well as plans and conducts community wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral well-being of young children and families.

· Initiates and implements steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program.

· Being present in the office is an essential function of this job

· Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

· Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

· Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

The Child Development Specialist job family consists of four levels which are distinguished by the level of the complexity of specific job assignments, the extent of responsibility assigned for a specific task, and the level of expertise required for completion of assigned tasks.

Level I:

This is the basic level of the job family where incumbents perform entry-level professional work in performing all of the essential functions of a child development specialist in a training status under close supervision.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices.

Level II:

This is the career level where incumbents perform all essential functions of a child development specialist at the full performance level practicing a high degree of flexibility in developing and implementing programs to meet individual, family and group needs.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a Master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices. In addition, for Level II positions two years of post-master’s degree experience working in the area of child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education are required as well as certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC) within one year of employment.

Level III:

This is the specialist level where the incumbents are assigned responsibilities involving advanced level technical duties in child development. Incumbents at this level perform duties as consultant to other Child Development Specialists and may be designated lead worker.

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a Master’s degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master’s degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child re