DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST 3

　　APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35

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　　JOB INFORMATION

　　Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.Department: Health and Human Services (http://dhhs.nv.gov/)

　　Division: Aging & Disability Services

　　Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa

　　Job Class Code: 10.140

　　RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

　　Announcement Number: 45867

　　Open to all qualified persons.

　　Posted 01/18/2024

　　Recruiter:

　　VICTORIA SHEEHAN

　　Phone: (775)684-0133

　　Email: [email protected]

　　Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

　　** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

　　The Position

　　Developmental Specialists provide individual and group clinical, 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.

　　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. Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Developmental Specialist 3 in Carson City, Nevada. This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program areas. Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP), Rural Regional Center (RRC), and Nevada Early Intervention Services (NEIS).

　　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. 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. ADSD provides an atmosphere of innovative thinking, teamwork, friendly co-workers, a positive working environment and is committed to fostering an environment of both inclusiveness and diversity within our workforce. The mission of ADSD is to provide leadership and advocacy in the planning, development, and delivery of high quality, comprehensive support service system across the lifespan to allow all of Nevada's elders, children and adults with disabilities or special health care needs, to live independent, meaningful, and dignified lives to the greatest extent possible. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. * THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

　　To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-10_0/

　　To Qualify:

　　In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

　　Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

　　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 two years 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 II in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education at or above a Bachelor's degree and experience as described above.Special Requirements

　　Some positions must obtain an endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education issued by the Nevada Department of Education or a comparable certification issued by the Nevada Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C office within three years of appointment to this series or a comparable certification. (This license requirement applies only to those positions directly involved with children from birth to eight years of age with developmental delays.) Some positions must meet federal guidelines for Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional designation at the time of appointment. Some positions require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. Some positions require a valid driver's license at time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.The Examination

　　Application Evaluation Exam

　　The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

　　INFORMATIONAL LINKS

　　For more information about state employment, visit the following:

　　Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov

　　Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org

　　Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us

　　More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB

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　　Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

　　Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 209 East Musser Street, Room 101 Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 555 East Washington Avenue, Suite 1400 Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

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