Child Development Specialist , II or III

Job Posting Title

Child Development Specialist I, II or III

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

340 District 6

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.

Continuous if Blank

Part time

Temporary

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

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!!!

Location :
Purcell - 919 North Ninth Ave.

Salary :

• Level I: up to $26.44 / hourly, based on education and experience
• Level II: up to $28.36 / hourly, based on education and experience
• Level III: up to $31.25 / hourly, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time :
Part Time

Work Schedule :
Monday to Friday

Primary Hours :
Hours may vary

Sooner Start is Oklahoma's early intervention program designed to meet the needs of families with infants and toddlers (ages birth to 3 years old) with developmental delays and/or disabilities in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist family members to enhance infants or toddler's learning and development through everyday learning opportunities.

The Child Development Specialists in the Sooner Start program 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.

• Educate parents and professionals in the area of child development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose.
• Collaborate with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.
• Participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team in completing assessments and developing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs).
• Teach 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.
• Provides early intervention services in the child and family's natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)
• Assist in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purpose of this program.
• Provide individuals and families prevention information on topics related to parenting and child development.
• Provide referrals to individuals and families for relevant services to assist in achieving goals and enhancing their well-being.
• Collaborate 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.
• Initiate and implement steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program
• Participates in family interview.
• Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

Level I:

Requirements at this level consist of completion of a master's degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psycholo