State of Oklahoma · 1 week ago
Child Development Specialist III
Comanche County
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $61K/yr
3+ years expThe Oklahoma State Department of Health is dedicated to promoting health and preventing disease in Oklahoma. They are seeking a Child Development Specialist III to provide individual and family services aimed at enhancing the developmental potential of young children and supporting parents in improving their parenting skills.
CommunitiesConsultingGovernmentHealth CareNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conducts groups and workshops to educate parents in child development through materials and curricula developed for this purpose
Provides developmental assessments of children’s birth through kindergarten-age; teach parents ways to enhance their child’s developmental potential
Keeps confidential records and writes reports essential to this work
Assists in the selection, preparation, and distribution of materials on child development which will further the purpose of this program
Provides in-service training in the areas of child development and parenting to staff at Head Starts, day care, preschool programs, or other programs as necessary
Counsels’ individuals and families on topics related to parenting and child development
Recruits’ clients for child development programs through contracts with community organizations such as public health clinics, hospitals, childcare centers, civic organizations, pediatricians and the news media
Collaborates with other community agencies as well as plans and conducts community wide efforts to promote the health, development, and behavioral wellbeing of young children and families
Participates as a member of a multidisciplinary/transdisciplinary team by staffing individual cases and groups and developing treatment plans or Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP) pertaining to child development
Supervises the work of subordinate staff
Provide services to children and families in the child’s natural environment or the environment determined most appropriate by the child’s early intervention team
Initiate and implement steps necessary for smooth transition services from the early intervention program
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Completion of a master's degree in child development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, developmental psychology, or family relations/child development or a master's degree in special education with a minimum of 18 graduate, post graduate, or upper level hours (300 or above) in any of the following areas: typical and atypical infant and toddler development, parent-child relations, positive guidance/discipline strategies with young children, family systems, family relationships, assessment/evaluation, working with parents of exceptional infants and toddlers, and developmentally and individually appropriate early childhood curriculum and instructional practices
Three years of post-master's experience working in the area of child development, early childhood education, or early childhood special education
Eligible for certification as a Child and Parenting Specialist (CCPS) through the Oklahoma Family Resource Coalition (OFRC)
If certification is not held at the time of employment, it must be achieved within 12 months of accepting the position
Knowledge of the principles, practices and ethics of parent education, early childhood education, or early childhood special education
Knowledge of training and instructional techniques and their application
Knowledge of the use of materials and curricula used in parenting education, early childhood education, or early childhood special education programs
Knowledge of typical and atypical child development from birth through adolescence
Knowledge of the skills and techniques for child care and guidance
Knowledge of community resources for children and their parents
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment
Benefits
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Company
State of Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides community development, education, employment, and health services.
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