Developmental Specialist Developmental Pediatrics
Developmental Specialist Developmental Pediatrics
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ABOUT US
The WinstonSalem Childrens Developmental Services Agency (WS CDSA) is the local lead agency for the NC InfantToddler Program (NC ITP) a federally mandated program (Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) serving children with/at risk for developmental disabilities and their families. Information on the NC ITP is available at SUMMARY
Deliver quality early intervention service coordination (targeted case management) to infants and toddlers ages 0 to 3 years and their families. Ensure that infants and toddlers referred and/or enrolled in the NC InfantToddler Program (NC ITP) receive service coordination provided in accordance with and in compliance with Federal and State regulations ensuring parents rights in the program. Provide targeted case management resources and referrals to appropriate community programs as needed within the sixcounty catchment area WS CDSA. Meet NC ITP mandated timelines and documentation for enrollment individualized family services plan (IFSP) intervention services as needed transition planning and transition upon the childs third birthday.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from an appropriately accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in one of the following: BirthKindergarten Education Early Childhood Special Education Special Education Child Development Human DevelopmentFamily Relations Family Studies Family and Consumer Sciences Psychology or Social Work and two years of postbaccalaureate fulltime experience as an early intervention Developmental Specialist or equivalent at a North Carolina CDSA or similar early intervention program in another state.
- Or Masters degree from an accredited college or university in same areas of study and one year of fulltime experience as an early intervention Developmental Specialist or equivalent at a North Carolina CDSA or similar early intervention program in another state.
- Must be eligible for InfantToddler Family Specialist certification and maintain InfantToddler Family Specialist certification through continuing education yearly.
LICENSURE CERTIFICATION AND/OR REGISTRATION
- BirthKindergarten or Special Education Certification/Licensure is preferred.
- Masters level degree in appropriate field preferred.
- InfantToddler Family Specialist Certification must be obtained and maintained throughout employment.
- Must have valid NC drivers license and reliable personal transportation.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Computer literacy experience with Microsoft Word/Office required.
- Thorough knowledge of the concepts practices and techniques in the field including infanttoddler assessments and development of IFSPs.
- Considerable knowledge of child development family dynamics developmental disabilities and factors which place infant/toddlers at risk for developmental delays.
- Skill in working with young children and their families.
- Must be able to collaborate/communicate with parents coworkers and other professionals.
- High degree of soundness in judgement and accuracy to determine eligibility as well as application of and compliance with Medicaid standards IDEA policy requirements and familiarity with NC ITP policies and procedures.
- Experience writing treatment or educational family services plans. Experience working with community support systems and resources.
- Communication and interpersonal skills which are effective respectful and sensitive with respect to a diverse and multicultural population of children families and coworkers.
- Skills in problemsolving mediation conflict resolution and teamwork are essential for collaboration as a CDSA team member as well as for working with families and community agencies.
- Individual must be able to independently drive from WinstonSalem or Lexington office to homes of clients in Davidson Davie Forsyth Stokes Surry and Yadkin as needed based on referrals and enrollment location and population (mileage reimbursed at IRS rate). Must be able to drive on a daily basis to meet with multiple families in their homes or in other agreedupon community settings within a familys local area.
- Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide targeted case management/service coordination based on compliance with federal IDEA part C and NC ITP guidance governing infanttoddler early intervention.
- Ensure family procedural safeguards meeting federal and state required timelines compliance indicators and paperwork for all service coordination activities.
- Responsible for explaining NC ITP early intervention to families and ensuring parents rights for eligibility the childs developmental strengths needs and services within NC ITP. Explain enrollment based on eligibility status to parents referral sources and community professionals as needed.
- Responsible for gathering information from the family beginning a familydirected identification of family needs strengths priorities concerns and resources.
- Participates as a member of a team in conducting developmental evaluations or child assessments determining program eligibility and preparing developing monitoring and revising Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP).
- Assists families in accessing other services and resources as needed. This includes referrals and arranging service provision with followup as needed. Work with other CDSA staff and/or network service providers to meet identified child and family needs/outcomes.
- Assists families when child reaches two years of age to prepare for transitioning from the NC Early Intervention Program when the child turns three.
- Performs other related duties as assigned and assures that recordkeeping and documentation at all times is compliance with NC ITP WS CDSA and WFBH program requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Clinic and office settings as well as individual homes and community settings for each child on Developmental Specialists caseload.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
