Children's Developmental Specialist - CYFS

Children's Developmental Specialist - CYFS

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO BE CONSIDERED.

DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS.

The Infant Toddler Program is an Early Intervention Program that serves children ages birth through 3 years old. Our Early Interventionists work with families to identify the settings and everyday activities that are unique to each family and work on goals that are the parent/caregiver priorities for their child. We provide family coaching, developmental therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, service coordination, PLAY Project, Infant Mental Health, vision, and hearing support.

Preference will be given for applicants with Education and experience in ECSE evaluation/assessment and plan development/implementation with young children. This position will be located in our Coeur D'Alene office.

The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare is a drug-free workplace. Any applicant offered employment in this position at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, successful candidates will be required to complete a criminal history background investigation. Employment is dependent upon satisfactory results of the investigation.

• Best retirement available in the nation – one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.
• 11 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision insurance – incredible rates (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wide variety of training opportunities
• Some positions offer flexible hours and/or telecommuting

• Evaluate infants and toddlers with potential delays or disabilities to assist in determining eligibility for services.
• Plan and implement early intervention services with families/caregivers to support participation and progressive development of infants and toddlers within their natural environments.
• Provide consultation and coaching to families, professionals, and associated parties related to child development.
• Select, administer, analyze, and interpret assessment instruments to determine children's skill development in areas of gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social and emotional, adaptive/self-help, and communication. Conduct intervention sessions with caregivers in child's natural learning environments, using regularly occurring routines and activities as curriculum.
• Participate in weekly multidisciplinary staff meetings to plan intervention services for eligible children based on child's strengths and needs and family interests, functional outcomes objectives, and collaborative teaming.
• Requires travel to rural areas to provide services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families in homes and other community settings. Model and apply effective evidence-based practices related to the birth to age 3 population, adult learning methods, and teaming.
• Complete or maintain appropriate documentation for each child assessed and for those who are supported with ongoing early intervention services.
• Complete vision and hearing screens.
• Engage in annual ongoing professional development activities and training.

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position.

• Item 1:
  Exceptional Child Certificate with Special Education Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement or an Elementary Education Certificate (K-12) with Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement or a Blended Early Childhood/Early Childhood Special Education Certificate.
• Item 2:
  Completed Bachelor's or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the following required degree fields: special education, elementary education, speech‑language pathology, early childhood…