Developmental Specialist

Who We Are
Since 1950, Easterseals Nevada has been advocating for, and working with, infants, children, youth and adults who have disabilities and other challenges. Here at Easterseals Nevada, we are creating solutions that help people with disabilities become self-sufficient through education, community partnerships and direct services.

Position
We are looking for dedicated and compassionate person to join the team as our full-time Developmental Specialist for our Las Vegas location: 7281 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89117

Summary of Position:
Using a family centered model, within the confines of a natural environment, a Child Developmental Specialist will develop and facilitate activities promoting the overall development of children with disabilities and their families. This position provides home-based instruction and case management/service coordination to children under the age of three with disabilities under the Part C federal regulations of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
 
Essential Job Functions:
  • Develop ideas, plans and procedures for initiation, expansion, improvement, and
    evaluation of Early Intervention (EI) for the benefit of children and families with special
    needs.
  • Assess cognitive, physical, social domains and language development for children and recommend appropriate activities to enhance growth and development of children.
  • Promote family involvement, advocacy and support family decisions.
  • Using a family centered model, working within natural environments, build an appropriate and professional relationship with children and families.
  • Conduct child assessments, as well as re-assessments, and create evaluation reports
    incorporating assessment tools, caregiver reports, and professional reports.
  • Participate in home visitations with eligible families, identifying strengths and needs of both child and family.
  • Attend and observe one (1) therapy session per child per month when appropriate.
  • Submit a progress report or DAP note per visit for each child and family served in the EI Program.
  • Organize and maintain the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), including, but not limited to, assessments, update family needs and priorities, transition planning and up-to-date health history; provide a minimum of 2400 minutes of targeted case management for families to assist in providing resources and and ensuring the development and implementation of Infant Family Service Plan.
  • Assist in the set-up and facilitation of playgroups.
  • Attend staff and program meetings.
  • Comply with all state, federal and program policies, standards, and timeliness
  • Keep consistent records and meet timelines for reporting and conduction of assessments.
  • Maintain records on all children enrolled in the Early Intervention Program.
 
Required Education and Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree early childhood, special education, human growth and development,
    psychology, counseling, social work or a closely related field required.
  • Minimum one (1) year of experience working with children birth to 3 years old.
  • CPR and First Aid Certification required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required.
  • Valid Nevada driver’s license.
  • Must possess or 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 date of hire or a comparable certification. In addition, at least one course MUST be completed within the first year of employment.
  • You will be required to successfully complete all pre-employment procedures including successfully passing a background check, fingerprinting, and a drug test.

Benefits
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Additional life insurances
  • 401(k)
  • Various employee discounts 

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