Developmental Specialist - Underfill

Overview

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full‑time Developmental Specialist 2 position in Carson City, Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada.

This recruitment will be used to underfill positions within the Developmental Specialist series. Advancement to the next level may occur after meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance, and with endorsement of the appointing authority. The recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following programs:
Sierra Regional Center (SRC), Desert Regional Center (DRC), Rural Regional Center (RRC) and Youth Intensive Support Services (YISS). SRC and RRC operate in the northern region, DRC operates in the southern region, and YISS provides services in both the north and south. Positions assigned with DRC, SRC and RRC will oversee case management for 45–55 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism, Seizure Disorders, and Cerebral Palsy.

These individuals live either with family or in community‑based supported living arrangements.

This role requires strong writing and communication skills, the ability to work independently with minimal training, and collaboration within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and monitoring individualized support plans to help clients achieve personal goals while ensuring safety in the least restrictive environment. Positions assigned within the Children’s Services Program may serve as a member of the YISS team as the Developmental Specialist serving children with dual diagnosis.

They will be required to form a partnership with service providers and mental health agencies. The YISS team incumbent will have knowledge of positive behavioral supports and local developmental and mental health services; YISS members have a smaller caseload than non‑YISS Developmental Specialists. Travel throughout the Reno/Sparks, Carson City, or Las Vegas areas is required. ADSD fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and collaboration.

The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging—connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life.

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, 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 I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education at or above a Bachelor’s degree and experience as described above.

• Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities: incumbents develop, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of individuals’ support plans to facilitate achievement of identified goals for the specific developmental and behavioral management needs of each individual served in the least restrictive environment possible. They may provide case management services, be responsible for needs assessment, coordinate and monitor supports, and supervise the activities of supported living arrangement providers.
• Early Intervention Program: incumbents provide early intervention diagnostic and treatment services and case management for children under the age of three who are medically fragile and/or exhibit developmental delays; develop and implement service plans with families to remediate delays and facilitate development of social, motor, communication, cognition, self‑help, and behavioral skills in home and community settings; and function as a service coordinator to assist families with accessing services and resources in a clinic and/or the community.
• Early Childhood…