Educational Diagnostician II

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Child and Family Well Being

Job Classification Title

Educational Diagnostician II (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Educational Diagnostician II conducts comprehensive developmental evaluations for children from birth to age three to determine eligibility for the North Carolina Infant-Toddler Program and to identify early intervention needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team within the Childrens Developmental Services Agency (CDSA) this position applies advanced diagnostic techniques standardized testing and informed clinical judgment to support individualized planning.

Responsibilities include interpreting assessment results collaborating with families and professionals and developing functional outcomes for Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs). The role also provides consultation and technical assistance to service coordinators and community providers to ensure evidence-based practices. Work requires adherence to federal and state regulations and involves travel within the assigned catchment area.

Key Duties Include:
- Review referral information and conduct routines-based interviews to identify evaluation needs and plan assessment activities.

- Administer and score standardized and non-standardized developmental instruments integrating clinical observations and informed opinion.

- Analyze and interpret evaluation results to determine program eligibility and summarize findings for IFSP documentation.

- Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary team members to develop functional family-centered IFSP outcomes and strategies.

- Conduct follow-up developmental assessments to monitor progress inform intervention adjustments and support transition planning.

- Provide consultation and technical assistance to families service coordinators and community providers regarding developmental delays and assessment interpretation.

- Assist with planning and delivering in-service training for CDSA staff and contracted providers serving the birth-to-three population.

- Maintain accurate and timely client records including evaluation reports IFSP documentation and required data entry in compliance with program standards.

- Participate in scheduled staff meetings professional development activities and quality assurance initiatives to ensure best practices.

- Complete administrative tasks such as time and travel documentation billing and reporting in accordance with agency requirements.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $50633.00 - $88607.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

Physical Requirements:

Light work with some physical lifting. This work also requires the ability to participate in activities that are developmentally appropriate to infants and toddlers. Physical effort also includes being able to get up and down from the floor in clinic and family home environments lifting and carrying young children and travel/driving car to home visits within the 6-county catchment area.

About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW):
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolinas children growing up safe healthy and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities

About the North Carolina Early Intervention (NCEI) Branch:
The North Carolina Early Intervention Branch (NCEI) is a part of the N.C. Division of Public Health. It is the lead agency for the N.C. Infant-Toddler Program (ITP). The Infant-Toddler Program provides support and services for families and their children birth to three who have special needs. Research shows that this time period is critical. It offers a window of opportunity to make a positive difference in how a child develops and learns. Childrens Developmental Services Agencies (CDSAs) across North Carolina work with local service providers to help families help their children succeed.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options standard and supplemental retirement plans and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation sick and community service addition paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employerthat embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained Work Experience and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the application to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted.Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the closing date.

• Applicantsmaybe subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered Positions of Trustwill besubject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are Under Review and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  Veterans and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Member-4 Form(Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Masters degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in educational testing

  OR

  Bachelors degree in special education or psychology from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in educational testing

  OR

  An equivalent combination of education and experience.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Yvette Jones

  Email: