Children's Developmental Specialist - CYFS - State of Idaho

Description

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

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

Are you looking for meaningful work with infants and toddlers that includes their families? The Infant Toddler Program in Twin Falls, Idaho is currently seeking a Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Special Educator with education and experience in early intervention.

This position serves children from birth to age three with developmental delays or disabilities and their families. This job focuses on the key early intervention components of applying evidence-based practices, coaching interaction, and consultation on child development issues as well as parent education.

The work week for this position is 8-5, Monday through Friday; some services may be provided virtually as well as in-person visits. Travel is required (about 40% of the time) in Twin Falls and surrounding areas to provide in-person evaluations and services within the child's natural environments - homes, childcares, etc. A state car is available for program related travel. There will be flexibility to telework.

In addition, you will work alongside some of the most caring and compassionate employees who strive to make a difference in people’s lives every day.

If you have previously applied for Developmental Specialist/Early Childhood Special Educator and wish to be considered for the current vacancy, you must reapply under this announcement. Previous scores will not be used.

University transcripts must be provided for review to verify qualifications for position.

This position may be eligible for telework after successful completion of probation and necessary training.

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.

BENEFITS:

BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION 

We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit. 

OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• 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

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Evaluate infants and toddlers with potential delays or disabilities to assist team in determining eligibility for services.
• Select, administer, analyze, and interpret assessment tool results to identify children's skill levels and function in gross motor, fine motor, cognitive, social, and emotional, adaptive/self-help, and communication domains.
• Develop and review functional outcomes with families for individualized family-centered service plans.
• Plan and implement early intervention strategies with families/caregivers to support participation and progressive development of infants and toddlers in their daily activities during in-person and/or virtual early intervention sessions.
• Conduct intervention sessions in-person or virtually with caregivers in child's natural environments using regularly occurring routines as curriculum settings.
• Electronically document services, developmental progress, and results of intervention.
• Participate in collaborative multidisciplinary teams to plan intervention services for eligible children based on child’s strengths and needs and family interests and functional outcomes-objectives.
• Provide consultation to families, professionals, and associated parties related to child development.
• Travel in Twin Falls and surrounding areas to provide services to children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families in homes and other community settings is required. Virtual intervention is also made available as a service platform for families.
• Participate in regional Child Find activities to identify children birth up to age three who may benefit from early intervention services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

• 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.

 OR:

• 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 education, physical therapy, psychology, social work, or nursing AND a minimum of 24 credits in Early Childhood Special Education that specifically address the following EC/ECSE standards: Promoting Development and Learning for Children Birth to 3; Building Family and Community Relationship to Support Early Interventions and Early Education; Observing, Documenting and Assessing to Support Young Families and Children; Using Developmentally Effective Approaches for Early Learning; Content and Knowledge in Early Education and Early Childhood Special Education; and Building Meaningful Curriculum, to Include Development of IFSPs and IEPs. Note: A Bachelor of Applied Science does not meet the degree requirements for this position.

 OR:

• Item 3: (Under a conditional hiring agreement). Completed Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the previously described required degree fields and agreement and reasonable ability to complete a minimum of 24 credits with content in required Early Childhood Special Education standards within three years. Note: A Bachelor of Applied Science does not meet the degree requirements for this position.
  

Certification is gained through the Superintendent of Public Instruction. Contact the Department of Education Teacher Education and Certification Section for information at (208) 332-6800 or Certification / Certification & Professional Standards / Idaho Department of Education.

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EMAIL: dhwjobs@dhw.idaho.gov 

PHONE: (208) 334-0681

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.