Developmental Specialist 1 - Underfill

Developmental Specialist 1

*** This recruitment may close without further notice depending on the number of applications received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible**

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a full-time Developmental Specialist 1 position in Reno/Sparks, Carson City 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. This 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, could work as a member of the Youth Intensive Support Services (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; knowledge of local developmental and mental health services; YISS team members have a smaller caseload size 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. 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…