Job Posting Title
Child Development Specialist I, II, or III – Temporary
Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization
340 District 6
Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Part time
Job Type
Temporary
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is up to:
Level I: $26.44 per hour, based on education and experience
Level II: $28.36 per hour, based on education and experience
Level III: $31.25 per hour, based on education and experience
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
Job Description
Location : Purcell – 919 N 9th Avenue
Salary : The hourly rate for this position is up to
Level I: $26.44 per hour, based on education and experience
Level II: $28.36 per hour, based on education and experience
Level III: $31.25 per hour, based on education and experience
Full Time /Part Time : Part Time
Work Schedule : Monday – Friday
Primary Hours : up to 19 hours per week.
Position Description:
The Child Development Specialist I, II, or III – Temporary is responsible for providing individual and family services to increase parenting skills and enhance the developmental potential of young children. This includes assessing and/or screening development in young children; coaching and modeling skills for families to implement to enhance their child’s opportunities in cognitive, personal-social, language, and motor development; serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child development services.
This position is responsible for providing developmental and educational services in the areas of child development. Services are provided in the child’s natural environment; settings in which children typically spend time, for example, home or childcare. Services include screenings, evaluations, intervention and parent education.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
The functions within this job family will vary by level; responsibility but may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provides early intervention services in the child and family’s natural environment (home, childcare, park etc.)
Educates parents and professionals in the area of child development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose.
Participates in family interview.
Conducts intakes, including client interviews, and conducts assessments to make appropriate recommendations for services.
Collaborates with families and caregivers to identify goals, develop strategies and appropriate effective family intervention services plan.
Participates in the development and implementation of the Individualized Family Service Plan according to state and federal guidelines.
Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team to monitor the effectiveness of child health and development services.
Teaches parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential.
Maintains confidential records of services including progress notes and evaluation reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Assists in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purpose of this program.
Provides individuals and families prevention information on topics related to parenting and child development.
Provides referrals to individuals and families for relevant services to assist in achieving goals and enhancing their well-being.
Collaborates with other community…