Developmental Specialist 1 - Underfill

Job Summary

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Developmental Specialist 1 in Gardnerville, 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. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program:
Rural Regional Center (RRC). Under direction, incumbents perform a broad range of duties described in the series concept and may assist in program planning by developing goals and objectives, conducting needs assessments, and collecting and reporting information about the program. This is the journey level in the series. Incumbents will apply a solution-based mindset that quickly identifies potential roadblocks, manages, and resolves conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements, develop and propose person centered solutions, resolves unique or challenging situations, and confer with management for implementation as needed.

Developmental Specialists may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and facilities, and duties may be performed in the home, clinic, hospital, residential, outpatient, and community facilities, or similar settings. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. 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. Developmental Specialists provide individual and group 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.

Incumbents develop and implement programs and treatment and service plans, provide direct services and case management, develop financial and community resources, and provide education, information and technical assistance to family members, other agencies and service providers regarding human growth and development.

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.

Developmental Specialists may be assigned to one of many specialized programs and facilities, and duties may be performed in the home, clinic, hospital, residential, outpatient, and community facilities, or similar settings. Duties performed and the population served vary. Some representative examples include:

• Program for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities:
  Incumbents develop, coordinate, and monitor the implementation of individual's 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 Program:
  Incumbents provide…