Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Social Research Specialist I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

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 FIPP Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist is responsible for developing resources (implementation tools courses and publications) to improve early intervention practitioners use of evidence-based practices. Developing implementation tools includes working with a team of researchers and practitioners to conceptualize design and test the efficacy of the resources. Implementation tools and materials can include paper-based or electronic media such as booklets guides infographics layout projects web-based courses web-pages webinars training videos etc.

The FIPP Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist is responsible for working in partnership with other members of the research and service delivery team to develop implement and evaluate innovative model demonstration projects based on theoretical and conceptual knowledge and research-based evidence. This position is responsible for coordinating projects including development of goals activities timelines staff assignments and responsibilities and identification of necessary resources to carry out the projects. The Professional Development Specialist is responsible for monitoring timelines and data associated with their projects.

The Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist may also conduct trainings and presentation to disseminate resources provide professional development to assist with practitioner utilization of practices or innovations and conducts presentation and trainings at local or national conferences and/or meetings. The Early Intervention Professional Development Specialist provides technical assistance to professionals and FIPP and in early childhood and family support programs outside of FIPP that are adopting evidence-based practices related to early childhood education and early childhood special education.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $50088.00 $87654.00

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:

• Knowledge and skills in qualitative or quantitative research design program development program evaluation infant and family development infant and family assessment infant and family intervention and/or early intervention.
• Writing grant proposals and manuscripts for publication experience.
• Experience in one or more product development software or platform such as (but not limited to) Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop Canva or other digital media authoring software Articulate Storyline or other course authoring software Adobe InDesign website authoring software learning management systems Excel Macros video editing software.

Shift Hours: Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm

About the Family Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP)

The Family Infant and Preschool Program (FIPP) is a community-based component of the J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center. FIPP is an early childhood intervention and family support program that has been producing research and providing supports and services in western North Carolina since 1972. The overall mission of the program is to (1) promote optimal health and development of young children especially those with or at risk for disabilities through supporting and strengthening families in ways that enhance their growth and well-being; and (2) promote the dissemination of research resources and professional development opportunities to improve the delivery of services to families and children.

About J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center:

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center in Morganton North Carolina is an ICF certified facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities. We provide comprehensive residential care to citizens from 37 counties in the western portion of the state. JIRDC is a caring community where professionals work with people of various ages cognitive & functional abilities.

The J. Iverson Riddle Developmental Center is located just an hour from theQueen City of Charlottehome of the Carolina Panthers and theCity of Ashevillehome to the world renowned Biltmore Estate and Grove Park Inn. Our facility sits on one of the most picturesque properties in Burke County. We are nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge and South Mountains and just minutes from beautiful Lake James. Nearby Pisgah National Forest offers outdoor adventure and fun for the whole family.

Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws 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: in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

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.
• 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 the 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 a DD-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 member 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.

  Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the field assigned to the position from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of related experience; 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:

  Meganna Gentle Benner

  Email: