DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST 3

DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST 3 APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $58,025.52 to $86,150.88 PAY GRADE: 35 For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.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: Division of Child and Family Services Location: Reno, Sparks Job Class Code: 10.140 RECRUITMENT INFORMATION Announcement Number: 46591 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 03/12/2024 Close Date: 03/26/2024 Recruiter: ANA MARIA ORNELLAS Phone: (775)684-0151 Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 13 Days 23 Hrs 50 Mins The PositionDevelopmental 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.The Division of Child and Family Services is recruiting for a Developmental Specialist III with the Wraparound in Nevada (WIN) Program in Reno. This is a full-time position that includes a variable work agreement with overtime after 40 hours in a week. Wraparound in Nevada (WIN) is a community-based program that provides tiered care coordination/targeted case management to children/youth with serious emotional disturbances who have complex needs across multiple domains. This position provides direct supervision, coaching, training, and oversight to staff who provide targeted case management services, ensuring staff adhere to work performance standards and perform job functions within all state and program policies and procedures. Duties include but are not limited to the review and approval of targeted case management activities such as: the development, monitoring, and documentation of a crisis plan and plan of care, identification of underlying needs and functional strengths, and referrals to community resources. Supervisors will provide both individual and group supervision virtually, in the office, and in the field to support staff skill development. Additionally, supervisors will also participate in program data collection and fidelity measures. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to 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 POSSIBLETo see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/ClassSpecifications-100/ 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 RequirementsSome 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. The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment1) Do you speak any languages other than English? If yes, what language(s) and do you consider yourself fluent enough to converse with others in that language?INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.govPublic Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.orgPublic Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.usMore Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EBREFER A FRIEND Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:Email 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 To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.